Category Archives: Local News
Load limit increases on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
The load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road has been increased to 15,000 kilograms. This will allow heavier vehicles to begin using the route. Vehicles exceeding the limit must stay off the winte...
Jan 05, 2026
Canada-wide warrant issued for inmate following New Year's escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public's assistance in locating a male inmate who allegedly escaped from the custody of the Stan Daniels Healing Centre on New Year's Day. At approxima...
Jan 05, 2026 Police are looking for Shelby Crane, 33, after he escaped the Stan Daniels Healing Centre in Edmonton on New Year's Day. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service
AMMSA CEO Bert Crowfoot, country musician Terri Clark among 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada
Bert Crowfoot, the CEO of Windspeaker Media and country musician Terri Clark are among 80 appointments to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon revealed the latest list of honourees, which include...
Dec 31, 2025
Town of Banff Gears Up for New Year's Eve Festivities
The Town of Banff has three different locations hosting New Year's Eve activities this year. The festivities will kick off at Sundance Park at 1:00 p.m. with a community skating party. Jason Da...
Dec 30, 2025
New Year's Eve Round Dance Planned for Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation
A Round Dance will take place at the Alexis Hall in Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation on Wednesday, December 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Dale Alexis, Coordinator for the dance, tells CFWE, it is ...
Dec 30, 2025
City of Edmonton Updates on Snow + Ice Control Program and Phase 1 Parking Ban
City of Edmonton hosted an update on snow and ice control program and phase 1 parking ban at Southwest District Yard. Crews are also focusing efforts right now for New Year's events so the public can ...
Dec 30, 2025
Dangerous Person Alert issued for Big Island Cree Nation, near AB border
Saskatchewan police have issued an urgent dangerous person alert for Big Island Lake Cree Nation, a First Nations community near the Alberta border. One person is dead, three are injured and the alleg...
Dec 30, 2025
Christmas Tree pick up starts Jan. 20 in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka's annual collection of compostable Christmas trees will start on Tuesday, January 20. The town will be making one pass down each back alley in Ponoka to pick up trees that have been...
Dec 29, 2025
Executive Director Gary Dewar with Edmonton Valley Zoo
Edmonton Zoo has new plans for the facility and new animals. The organization released plans today about the future updates and upgrades with the new exhibits and wildlife to the facility. It's all pa...
Dec 29, 2025
Outdoor Rinks are now open in Grande Prairie
The City of Grande Prairie say their Parks team has been hard at work, and have been able to open up eight skating surfaces for public use. Four ODRs and four skating-only rinks are now open. ODR'S Al...
Dec 29, 2025
