Category Archives: Local News

Alberta government looks to grow 'community justice'
Through the Alberta Community Justice Grant announced Jan. 30, the provincial government is providing $1.2 million to community justice programs throughout the province. According to Denise Blair, exe...
Feb 01, 2024 An Alberta Court Room. File photo.

RCMP charge Spruce Grove teacher with sex crimes
A Spruce Grove woman has pleaded guilty after committing sex crimes to a child. 31 year old Catherine Valiquette was charged with sexual interference and sexual assault in August. On December 13th Val...
Digital News Feb 01, 2024

RCMP find human remains on Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Human remains were found near a fire on the Saddle Lake Cree Nation on Wednesday. St Paul RCMP found flames coming from a home just off Highway 36 while on patrol just after 12pm. When emergency crews...
Digital News Feb 01, 2024

2 charged with first degree murder in Edmonton
Charges have been laid on two people following a homicide at a Edmonton playground this past summer. 36 year old Paul Everette Lawrence and 30 year old Talsa Ashlee have been charged with first degree...
Digital News Feb 01, 2024

Highway 668 closed near Grande Prairie
Highway 668 on the south side of Grande Prairie was closed Thursday morning just before 8am. A semi truck heading eastbound rear ended a pickup truck near Range Road 61 according to the RCMP. At this ...
Digital News Feb 01, 2024

Alberta fire chiefs worried about wildfire season, write open letter to provincial government
Alberta's fire chiefs are "urgently" asking the provincial government to explain how it's getting ready for the upcoming wildfire season and to release its preparedness strategy. "There is a gr...
Digital News Jan 31, 2024

NASCAR Canada Series speeds it's way into Edmonton
The Edmonton International Speedway is set to host the NASCAR Canada Series on July 27, along with 13 races scheduled across six provinces. Alan Labrosse, General Manager of NASCAR spoke with W...
Jan 31, 2024 NASCAR Racers on the Edmonton International Speedway (Photo Credits - NASCAR)

Alberta oilfield fire under investigation
RCMP will now investigate the oilfield fire in east-central Alberta earlier this week. Shortly after 5:00pm on January 30th, Minburn County asked residents to stay indoors and close windows because of...
Digital News Jan 31, 2024

St. Albert RCMP charge 7 youth related to a November assault
Seven minors have been charged after a November assault in St. Albert. All seven youth are from Edmonton. The accused reportedly used a baton to beat and rob a person outside the McDonald's on St. Alb...
Digital News Jan 31, 2024

Elliot Tyler McLeod facing 7 years after stabbing Sherry Lynn Gauthier
The man who stabbed a woman in the Edmonton City Centre parkade in 2020 will face seven years for manslaughter. Elliott Tyler McLeod was first charged with second degree murder but has since pleaded g...
Digital News Jan 31, 2024










