Category Archives: Local News
Otipemisiwak Métis Government launches new initiatives for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Otipemisiwak Mtis Government has launched two awareness initiatives. The Otipemisiwak Mtis Government of the Mtis Nation with...
Sep 30, 2023 President Andrea Sandmaier (right) receives an honorary orange sash from Truth and Reconciliation Director Lorna Dancey.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Hyundai and Kia have issued a major recall for several vehicle models including 2010-2015 Accents, Elantras, Sante Fes, Tucsons, and 2010-2017 Fortes, Optimas, Rios, Souls, Sportage, and...
Sep 29, 2023
Over 1,460 traffic violations issued during "Operation 24 Hours"
A total of 1,463 traffic violations were handed out on Sept. 27 by Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers and City of Edmonton automated enforcement, during a campaign dubbed "Operation 24 Hours." "Of...
Sep 29, 2023
18 year old dead after striking concrete beam at West Edmonton Mall
A man is dead following an accident in the parkade at West Edmonton Mall on Thursday afternoon. Edmonton police said the 18-year-old was standing up in the sunroof of a Toyota Camry driving in ...
Sep 28, 2023
Alberta College building purchased for new Centre High
The Edmonton Public School Board is celebrating the now-permanent home of the Centre High Campus. The school, which supports continuing education for fourth- and fifth-year high school students...
Sep 28, 2023
Albertans ready for Orange Shirt Day
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally and still also known as Orange Shirt Day happens on September 30th every year with the goal of understanding and the continued healing ...
Sep 28, 2023
Indigenous groups stand firm with child welfare law before Supreme Court
Some Indigenous nations say they are prepared to continue enforcing their jurisdiction over child welfare if Canada's top court sides with Quebec in a landmark constitutional case. Bill C-92, or An Ac...
Sep 28, 2023
Memorandum signed between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the U of A
The University of Alberta and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have entered into a memorandum of Relational understanding at advancing opportunities for Indigenous students. Treaty 8 Fi...
Sep 28, 2023 Memorandum signing between Grand Chief of Education Billy Joe Laboucan of Treaty 8 and Verna Yiu (Photo submitted)
Man killed by RCMP officer in Fort McMurray shooting
Alberta's police watchdog is now investigating an officer shooting in Fort McMurray on Wednesday. According to crews, the man had gone to a home in the Beaconwood Place area around 4pm and shot a woma...
Sep 28, 2023 RCMP vehicle (File photo)
Fee's waived for Residential School and Sixties Scoop survivors to reclaim their Indigenous name
The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) announced that survivors of Residential School and Sixties Scoop will have their fees waved by all police agencies in Alberta who wish to reclaim the...
Sep 28, 2023 Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police Logo (Photo submitted)
