Category Archives: Local News
City employees band together with library workers to vote 91 percent in favour of strike
City of Edmonton employees will now be joining their public library bretheren in voting towards a strike. Civic Service Union 52 members which include IT staff, clerical staff, 911 dispatchers, recrea...
Feb 14, 2024 Edmonton City Hall (Photo credits - Ryan Hunt)
New Heritage Minute scores a touchdown in late CFL hall of famer and Lieutenant-governor Norman Kwong
A late CFL Hall of Famer and Alberta's 16th Lieutenant-Governor is still adding accolades to his already distinguished career, in which his family is still celebrating. Historica Canada's new Heritage...
Feb 14, 2024
Four charged after High Level RCMP seize guns, drugs in Bushe River
An investigation into the location of a man wanted on multiple charges has resulted in the arrest of himself and three others in Bushe River. As a result of the investigation, charges have been...
Feb 13, 2024
One person killed in helicopter crash near Fort Chipewyan
A pilot of a helicopter is dead after it crashed near Fort Chipewyan on Monday afternoon. The transportation Safety Board of Canada said the crash happened on the frozen surface of Lake Athabas...
Feb 13, 2024
RCMP investigating homicide, torched car on Samson Cree Nation
RCMP are investigating the weekend death of a Maskwacis resident. on Sunday afternoon, Officers were called to a home at 6 mile on Samson Cree Nation where they discovered the body of 26...
Feb 13, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigating reports of spiked drinks
Mounties in northeastern Alberta are looking into reports that people have had their drinks spiked in "establishments" in Fort McMurray. Police say they are aware of several social media posts ...
Feb 13, 2024
Cold Lake, Bonnyville, Glendon to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games
With the 2024 Alberta Winter Games approaching in Grande Prairie, it was announced Monday morning that the 2026 Winter Games will be hosted by the City of Cold Lake, the Town of Bonnyville and the Vil...
Feb 13, 2024 From left to right: Josh Crick, MD of Bonnyville councilor; Craig Copeland, Mayor of Cold Lake; Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport; Scott Cyr, MLA for Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul; Nick Werstiuk, Mayor of Glendon; Kayla Blanchette, Town of Bonnyville councillor. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services reminds everyone to stay off the river ice
After a dog died while falling through the ice on the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services sent out a warning to everyone to stay off the ice. On February 11th, crews were sent out ...
Feb 13, 2024
Fire used behind Queen Alexandra apartment building causes $5M in damages
A weekend fire in the Queen Alexandra neighborhood caused $5 million dollars in damage and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the fire was started deliberately. Reports first started coming in at 5:30...
Feb 12, 2024 Edmonton Police Service cruiser. File photo.
Lac La Biche RCMP investigating $70k in property theft
Lac La Biche RCMP are reaching out to the public in hopes of finding a suspect after a break and enter resulted in the theft of $70,000 of property at a seasonal lot. On January 26th an investigation ...
Feb 12, 2024
