Category Archives: Local News
Suspect shot and killed by RCMP in Grande Prairie
A person was fatally shot and killed by RCMP members on Sunday. A disturbance was reported at a home near 104 Avenue and 92A Street in Grande Prairie around 7pm. Responding officers found a male outsi...
Oct 16, 2023
Newly elected President sworn in at Otipemisiwak Métis Government Swearing-in Ceremony
The Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) hosted an historic ceremony with swearing in the first-ever Otipemisiwak Mtis Government officials and newly elected president at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Andrea Sand...
Oct 16, 2023 Otipemisiwak Métis Government Swearing-in Ceremony (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Albertans invited to telephone town halls to discuss potential provincial Pension Plan
Albertans are invited to participate in a series of telephone town halls focused on a potential Alberta Pension Plan. The sessions will occur in October and November and will be hosted b...
Oct 15, 2023
Otipemisiwak Metis government highlights New Partnership with the Edmonton Oilers
Earlier this year, The Edmonton Oilers invited female Metis youth to participate in a U9 hockey camp, following the new partnership with the Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and the Edmonto...
Oct 13, 2023 Edmonton Oilers and Metis Nation of Alberta Logo (Photo Credits - Edmonton Oilers and Metis Nation of Alberta
Alberta expands home support services for seniors, moves towards affordable housing plans
The Alberta government announced Thursday that they are making a $2.1 million investment into home support services for seniors throughout the province. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and...
Oct 13, 2023 Alberta Legislature. File photo.
How you can enjoy Elk Island National Park this fall/winter
As the weather cools down and summer winds to an end, it's the perfect time to check out what Elk Island National Park has to offer. Whether it be stargazing, hiking or watching wildlife as they migra...
Oct 13, 2023
Second-degree murder charge for Horse Lake man's death
A 47-year-old man from Horse Lake First Nation died, and a 36-year-old resident has been charged with second-degree murder. On October 8th, Beaverlodge RCMP received a call from EMS saying they were t...
Oct 13, 2023
Multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2 north of Grande Prairie
All lanes of traffic on Highway 2 near Range Road 55 north of Grande Prairie are closed due to a multi-vehicle collision, said RCMP. Detours are in place as of 8:00am Thursday morning, and motorists a...
Oct 12, 2023
Alberta wildfires could burn all winter
Albertan's dealt with one of the worst wildfire seasons over the past decade and according to some, it could burn throughout the winter months. A hot May can be seen as the beginning of the season wit...
Oct 12, 2023
Abducted woman found safe, crews searching for man involved in kidnapping
A woman who RCMP think was kidnapped from her home in Goodfish Lake was found safe. The 26 year old was taken forcefully from her home at gunpoint on Tuesday by 33 year old Shelby Jackson. Police have...
Oct 12, 2023
