Category Archives: Local News
Activate Arts Alberta's 'Chiseled' carves it's way into Ice District Plaza
Activate Arts Alberta, formally known as Ice on Whyte, returns with Chiseled, Edmonton's International Ice Carving Competition is underway at the Ice District Plaza from January 18-20th. Windsp...
Jan 19, 2024 Ice Carver in the 'Chiseled' event at Ice District Plaza (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Alberta Avenue set to host 'Deep Freeze' event
After a stretch of bitter cold conditions, Edmonton residents will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful sights of winter with the annual Deep Freeze Festival. The first festival of 2024 will be hosted...
Jan 19, 2024 Deep Freeze, Byzantine Winter Festival in Edmonton (Photo Credits - Deep Freeze Winter Festival)
Edmonton Oilers win their 12th game in a row
The Edmonton Oilers win streak has hit new heights, after being the Seattle Kraken 4-2 at home on Thursday night. Warren Foegele had one of his best games of the season, netting two goals while Leon D...
Jan 19, 2024
St. Albert RCMP searching for three robbery suspects
RCMP crews are looking for three men who used bear spray to rob a store on New Years Eve. They were called to the conivence store on Forest Drive at 10pm. Two suspects dressed in white, used bear spra...
Jan 18, 2024
Children's medicine recalled with overdose warnings
A childrens over the counter medicine has been recalled by the Government of Canada. One lot of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution bottles of 160 ML with expiry dates dated August 2025 are being pu...
Jan 18, 2024
String of extortion cases linked to criminal network in India: EPS
Edmonton Police have linked 27 different cases of arson, extortion and shootings to the local South Asian community members. EPS spoke to the media on Thursday to share more details about five extorti...
Jan 18, 2024 Vehicle used in a drive by shooting linked to extortion cases
Winning $70M Lotto Max ticket bought in Alberta
Someone in Alberta is $70 million dollars richer. According to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, a winning ticket was sold in Tuesday night's Lotto Max draw. The ticket was sold somewhere...
Jan 17, 2024
New supports announced for vulnerable people in Edmonton
A new navigation and support center is now open to aid those affected by the encampment removals to find safe shelters and get access to supports within the city of Edmonton. Windspeaker Radio ...
Jan 17, 2024 Provincial leaders gather in the announcement of new supports for vulnerable people in Edmonton (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation officially opens Chief Aranazhi High School
As part of the continued economic growth and community prosperity, the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation invited community members, media and dignitaries to the opening of their brand new high school. The Ch...
Jan 17, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP request assistance to identify suspects in credit card fraud
Wood Buffalo RCMP are requesting the public's assistance to identify two suspects related to suspected credit card fraud. Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 13, 2023, a number of credit cards were stolen...
Jan 17, 2024
