Category Archives: Local News
Violent sexual offender rearrested in Edmonton
A violent sexual offender was arrested on Wednesday after he was released from custody two days earlier, Edmonton Police Service said. A warrant for the arrest of Laverne Waskahat was is...
Dec 13, 2023
Fort McMurray RCMP believe a Suspicious death and vehicle fire are linked
Wood Buffalo RCMP say they believe a suspicious death and a vehicle fire are connected. On Tuesday morning at 10:10am, officers were dispatched to the death on Parsons Access Road near Highway ...
Dec 12, 2023
Creating Hope Society gifts 189 children presents and a feast for the holidays
The Creating Hope Society is inviting families to come together to celebrate the holidays with their annual holiday community feast at the Edmonton Intercultural Centre on December 12 from 5-9 P.M. Be...
Dec 12, 2023 Creating Hope Society Holiday Community Feast logo (Photo submitted)
Edmonton Transport Company facing 223 charges and over $100K in fines
An Edmonton transport company has been charged with 223 offences and $108,000 in fines following a lengthy Edmonton police investigation. On Dec. 5, 2023, officers in the Commercial Vehicles Investiga...
Dec 12, 2023
6 sent to hospital following major collision in Edmonton
Crews were called to northwest Edmonton on Tuesday morning after a ETS bus and a dump truck collided. The crash happened at 170 Street and Yellowhead Trail at 10:15am. Edmonton Police Service says the...
Dec 12, 2023
Edmonton Food Bank short on donations this year
The Edmonton Food Bank is pushing to reach it's $4M and 300,000kg of food this year. The organization serves more than 34,000 people and 400,000 meals/snacks each month. The holiday season and the fin...
Dec 12, 2023 Milk crates at Edmonton's Food Bank (Photo credits - Ryan Hunt)
Man wanted for 2nd degree murder could be in Edmonton area
A man facing second degree murder charges of a northern Alberta resident could be in Edmonton according to police. In a warning issued Tuesday morning, RCMP say 21 year old Anton Grandjambe was "last ...
Dec 12, 2023
Grande Prairie man facing first degree murder charge
A man is facing first-degree murder charges in connection to a body found near Westside Park in Grande Prairie earlier this month. 29 year old Nathan Landry is accused of killing 34 year old Br...
Dec 11, 2023
Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't take responsibility
A council of prominent Indigenous leaders tasked with advising Canadian National Railway Co. has resigned over what they say is the company's failure to acknowledge past wrongs and follow its recommen...
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Alberta communities to receive funding after June flooding
During Alberta's 2023 wildfire season, Whitecourt, Edson, and other communities in Yellowhead County and Woodlands County were surprised with flooding on top of ongoing fires in the region. The floodi...
Dec 11, 2023 Flooding in Mayerthorpe on June 19 2023. File photo.
