Category Archives: Local News

Supersized load to impact travel from Edmonton to Fort McMurray over the next couple of days
A supersized load, weighing in at 440,000 kilograms and supported by 192 wheels will be transported through Northern Alberta over the next couple of days. The load is expected to cause delays f...
Digital News Mar 06, 2024

Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort near completion in Louis Bull Tribe
Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort gave a first look inside the new project on the Louis Bull Tribe Nation. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Chief Desmond Bull of Louis Bull Tribe as he ...
Mar 06, 2024 Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Oilers acquire forwards Henrique, Carrick from Ducks
Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick are headed to the Edmonton Oilers. The team acquired the forwards from the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday in exchange for draft picks. Henrique, 34, has 18 goals and 4...
Digital News Mar 06, 2024

Faster internet speeds coming to rural communities
High speed web surfing is coming to rural communities across the province of Alberta with a new program from the Federal Government. The Alberta Broadband strategy will see the provincial government i...
Mar 06, 2024 Photo of Chief Ouray Crowfoot speaking about the importance of having reliable stable internet connection at Blackfoot Crossing Historic Site

Canada Place hosts "A Circle of Support" for Indigenous peoples
On Tuesday March 5th the Government of Canada hosted "A Circle of Support" which aims to connect Indigenous peoples with in-person services from the Government of Canada and community partners. Avneet...
Digital News Mar 06, 2024

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is suing the Alberta Energy Regulator over toxic tailings spills
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has served the Alberta Energy Regulator with notice of a lawsuit. In a press release, ACFN said the lawsuit is focused on AER's failure to Regulate toxic ta...
Digital News Mar 05, 2024

Family seeking publics help after man found nearly frozen to death
The family of a man who is currently on life support is pleading to the public for answers by way of information and perhaps video footage. Jennon Morin and his brother were both at the Grand Villa Ca...
Mar 05, 2024 Lindsay Beaudry facebook

Northwestern Polytechnic Career Fair Connects Students and Employers
Northwestern Polytechnic is hosting their annual Career Fair on March 6 on the Grande Prairie Campus and on the 13th in Fairview campus. CFWE spoke with Nicole Bowes, Career Services Coordinato...
Mar 05, 2024 NWP Career Fair (Photo Submitted)

Worker dead after machinery accident in south east Edmonton
A worker in south east Edmonton was killed on the job Monday afternoon. At approximately 4:15 p.m Monday, EMS were called to Rylex Machinery and Supply Ltd. and declared the worker deceased on scene. ...
Mar 05, 2024

Sam Gagner placed on waivers ahead of NHL trade deadline
Trade winds are once again beginning to blow today ahead of the NHL trade deadline this Friday . There was lots of waiver activity throughout the NHL and the Edmonton Oilers announced just today that ...
Mar 05, 2024 photo: NHL.com










