Category Archives: Local News
Homeless encampment lawsuit shot down
A lawsuit and proposed injunction that the City of Edmonton was facing around the regulations on how homeless encampments are being dismantled has been rejected by an Alberta judge. Lawyers for the Co...
Jan 17, 2024
WinterPLAY in need of volunteers, Food Vendors during 10 day winter festival in Wood Buffalo
WinterPLAY returns to Fort McMurray February 23 - March 3 at the Snye The family friendly winter festival includes unique activities for all skill levels, including Sled demonstrations, Human c...
Jan 16, 2024
Ice District Plaza gets 'Chiseled' in Edmonton's International ice carving competition
Activate Arts Alberta, formally known as Ice on Whyte, returns with 'Chiseled', Edmonton's International Ice Carving Competition is making it's mark on the Ice District Plaza on January 18-20. ...
Jan 16, 2024 Kee Gawah - Chisled 2023
Edmonton Police warn residents of violent offender released
Edmonton Police have issued a public safety alert on Tuesday about the release of 47 year old Jason Hipson, a man convicted of violent crimes including sex crimes. EPS says Hipson will be living in Ed...
Jan 16, 2024
Old Strathcona Youth Services being evicted from building
A busy drop in service offering a place to stay for vulnerable and housed youth aged in Edmonton will be closing their doors at the end of March with no concrete plan in motion after the closure. The ...
Jan 16, 2024
North Edmonton fire leaves four hospitalized
A fire in North Edmonton left four people with smoke related injuries early Tuesday Morning. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services were dispatched to a single story home at 17812 94 St. NW, in the Lago Lindo ...
Jan 16, 2024 Courtesy of @EdmontonFire
Rachel Notley steps down as leader of the NDP
Former Premier of Alberta Rachel Notley has stepped down from her role as leader of the NDP party. Notley says there will now be a race to replace her and she plans to stay in the position until her r...
Jan 16, 2024
Edmonton city council declares 'housing and houselessness emergency'
Edmonton city council called a special meeting today to declare a housing and houselessness emergency in the city. This comes after record-breaking cold temperatures swept across Alberta and following...
Jan 15, 2024 Edmonton City Hall (Photo credits - Ryan Hunt)
AMA roadside assistance wait times temporarly unavailable
The Alberta Motor Association received a historic number of requests for roadside assistance over the last week, which has lead to issues with their online wait time system in Edmonton and Calgary. On...
Jan 15, 2024
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services puts out recruitment plan for 2024, emphasis on inclusion
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) has laid out the groundwork for the recruitment process moving forward into 2024, with hopes to continue to make the force more inclusive. EFRS has had Camp Inspir...
Jan 15, 2024 Edmonton Fire Rescue Services shoulder badge. File photo.
