Category Archives: Local News
Charges laid against 19-year-old male in connection to July 29 fatal collision
A 19-year-old Edmonton man is facing numerous charges including dangerous driving causing death in connection to a single-vehicle fatal collision July 29th in southeast Edmonton. At approximately 4:30...
Oct 18, 2023
Fort Saskatchewan now offers more affordable housing
Low-income seniors, individuals and families in Fort Saskatchewan now have access to more affordable housing in their community. Through the National Housing Strategy, the governments of...
Oct 18, 2023
Alert issued after hepatitis A case confirmed in food handler at Edmonton airport
Alberta Health Services has confirmed a case of hepatitis in a food handler working at two restaurants in the Edmonton International Airport. AHS says that anyone who consumed food or a ...
Oct 18, 2023
Trudeau weighs in on Alberta debate to quit Canada Pension Plan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Liberal government would fight any actions that threaten the stability of the Canada Pension Plan. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conserva...
Oct 18, 2023
#Socktober Campaign hopes to get 10,000 pairs of socks for the less fortunate
Operation Friendship is an Inner City program tailored to helping the less fortunate senior citizens in Edmonton, and every year they hope to bring in as many socks as they can through #Socktober. Jim...
Oct 18, 2023
Preparations underway for 2023 NHL Heritage Classic in Edmonton
Setup has begun for the 2023 NHL Heritage Classic with the arrival of the NHL mobile refrigeration truck at Commonwealth Stadium. The Edmonton Oilers will host the Calgary Flames ...
Oct 17, 2023 © Andy Devlin/Getty Images
Four youths charged for violent assault in Leduc
Four teenagers are facing charges after a violent attack that happened near two schools in Leduc on Monday. RCMP officers responded just after noon on October 16 to a violent assault wit...
Oct 17, 2023
Métis Residential School survivors foster healing and connection at Métis Crossing
To help foster healing and connection with the land, the Otipemisiwak Mtis Government of the Mtis Nation within Alberta hosted 30 Mtis residential school Survivors at Mtis Crossing. This first-of-its-...
Oct 17, 2023 Métis Residential School survivors gathering at Métis Crossing (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Albertans require details and risk assessments before quitting CPP
The provincial panel gathering feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard arguments for and against the idea in a telephone town hall Monday, but the overriding theme was a ...
Oct 17, 2023 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. File photo.
Flu/COVID-19 shots now available in Alberta
Starting Monday, October 16th, Albertan's can begin the process of getting their seasonal flu and COVID-19 shots and Alberta Health Services say there are plenty of booking spots available. Immunizati...
Oct 16, 2023
