Category Archives: Local News
Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Fair held in WEM
This week, Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Services Association hosted their Job Fair inside West Edmonton Mall at the Ice Palace, to help many that are seeking employment. Windspeaker Ra...
Nov 29, 2023 Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Fair at West Edmonton Mall (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Affordable housing providers get financial boost from Alberta government
The Government of Alberta announced they will be giving $16 million towards 30 different housing providers across the province to help with the upkeep of affordable housing for those who need it. Calg...
Nov 28, 2023 A supportive housing unit in the Inglewood neighborhood of Edmonton. Photo from the City of Edmonton.
Red Deer Christmas Bureau in full swing
The Red Deer Christmas Bureau is a non profit organisation set up to help children and families in need during the Christmas season. The goal of the program is to provide families in the region with a...
Nov 28, 2023
Hockey Fights Cancer as the the Edmonton Oilers host the Stanley Cup Champions
The Stanley Cup champions , Las Vegas Golden Knights are in Edmonton tonight taking on our Edmonton Oilers in Roger's Place. The Edmonton Oilers will again be proudly supporting Hockey Fights Cancer t...
Nov 28, 2023
Possible class-action lawsuit filed in Alberta over child special allowance payments
The Alberta and federal governments are facing a potential class-action lawsuit over how the province handled payments for children in care. A statement of claim filed Friday alleges Alberta to...
Nov 28, 2023
Chateh RCMP arrest seven people following shooting at a residence
On Nov. 18, 2023, Chateh RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence while an adult male and two children were inside. Chateh RCMP began investigating and, with assistance from Western...
Nov 27, 2023
Alberta Government using Sovereignty Act on CER
To protect Albertans from future brownouts, blackouts and the increased costs of energy, Alberta's Government has introduced the first Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act resolution. The pr...
Nov 27, 2023
One charged following shelter-in-place order in St. Albert
One person has been charged after a shelter-in-place was issued in St. Albert on Saturday November 25th. Shortly after 1am, RCMP were notified of the order and were called to a firearm complain near A...
Nov 27, 2023
Oilers captain Connor McDavid earns NHL's 1st star of the week
After a sluggish start to the season, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid seems to have found his groove again. Just one week ago, McDavid was currently 108th in the NHL's scoring race with 13 but ...
Nov 27, 2023 Jan 17, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck up ice during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Alberta domestic abuse shelters are seeing usage increased
The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters are reporting a rise in domestic violence cases within the province. The report titled "On the Front Lines" has been compiling data from April 2022 to March 202...
Nov 27, 2023
