Category Archives: Local News

Death of Edmonton woman deemed suspicious
A woman was found dead northwest of downtown Edmonton Sunday afternoon and EPS brought in their homicide unit to investigate. Crews called police to a home on 123 Avenue and 127 Street at 12:15pm, whe...
Digital News Jan 22, 2024

R.V. Fire in Downtown Edmonton
An early morning fire that involved an R.V has left at least one person in the city homeless. During the morning commute this morning, traffic was blocked off while Firefighter battled the blaze in Ed...
Jan 22, 2024 Courtesy of @EdmontonFire

Edmonton announces Phase 1 parking ban for Tuesday
The City of Edmonton announced their first parking ban of the year. Starting on Tuesday at 7am, snow clearing work will begin on Phase 1 (major roads), the phase is expected to last about 2 days. Duri...
Digital News Jan 22, 2024

ASIRT investigating Grande Prairie RCMP shooting
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is now investigating an officer involved shooting on December 20th. RCMP say a woman was held hostage in her home by a man with a gun, leading to the suspect...
Digital News Jan 22, 2024

Oilers sign free-agent forward Corey Perry
The Edmonton Oilers and forward Corey Perry have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $775K plus performance bonuses. Perry (6'3", 208 lbs,...
Digital News Jan 21, 2024

Incident resolved after shelter in place order by Red Deer RCMP on Saturday
A high-risk arrest in Red Deer led to police asking some Red Deerians to shelter in place on Saturday morning. At 9 a.m., Red Deer RCMP advised the public that was a heavy police presence on Pa...
Digital News Jan 21, 2024

2024 Deep Freeze Festival enchants streets of Edmonton into winter wonderland
Arts on the Ave presented the 2024 'Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival that captivated many community members within the city of Edmonton to see the winter landscape change with the magical theme '...
Jan 20, 2024 Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road limit increases
The load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road has increased to 27,500 kilograms. Vehicles heavier than the 27,500 kg limit will have to wait until the road limits are increased again, as he...
Digital News Jan 20, 2024

Review announced to improve seniors lodging in Alberta
A review panel will be put together for the Seniors Lodge Program to help improve it and better it for the future, according to an announcement made on January 18th. The Seniors Lodge Program is the o...
Jan 19, 2024 'Welcome to Alberta' sign. File photo.

Mayor provides statement on Edmonton extortion events thought to be originating in India
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are currently investigating 27 events related to an ongoing extortion series that has affected the South Asian community in Edmonton since October. EPS believes that thes...
Jan 19, 2024 Edmonton Police Service cruiser. File photo.










