Category Archives: Local News
Groundbreaking ceremony for first of it's kind affordable housing for Indigenous youth
Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 35-million dollar affordable housing facility supported by Indigenous Service Canada, the Government of Alberta and ...
Sep 27, 2023 Helmets and shovels from the Treaty 8 Youth transitional housing site (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Whyte Ave businesses hoping for more policing and funds amid crime spike
A group of business owners within the Old Strathcona Business Association (OSBA) have reached out to the city for help. On Tuesday, the OSBA launched a letter campaign encouraging the city and provinc...
Sep 27, 2023
Canadian Women punch ticket to 2024 Paris Olympics after victory over Jamaica
Canada has booked its ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 10th-ranked Canadian women's soccer team beat No. 37 Jamaica 4-1 on aggregate to earn the last CONCACAF entry in the 12-country field for t...
Sep 27, 2023
Low Income Albertans will now have public transit access
Alberta's government is providing $1.7 million to expand low-income transit programs in six new communities across the province. Our provincial government introduced additional funding in February to ...
Sep 27, 2023 A bus from the Spruce Grove Transit fleet. File photo.
New bridge opens in south Edmonton river valley
A new pedestrian bridge has opened in southwest Edmonton on Tuesday, replacing a 100 year old structure. The new bridge is located along 23 Avenue and provides access to the MacTaggart and Larch Sanct...
Sep 27, 2023
Missing 5-year-old Frog Lake boy found alive
A five year old boy who disappeared from Frog Lake First Nation was found Tuesday evening, nearly 28 hours after he disappeared. More than 500 people, including RCMP, volunteers, includi...
Sep 26, 2023 Photo: frog lake connect
Influenza vaccines will be available soon
Vaccines for influenza will soon be available for Albertans. Beginning on October 16, the public can access the 2023-24 Alberta influenza immunization program. Dr. Mark Joffe, the province's ne...
Sep 26, 2023
Alexander First Nation announces 2023 elected Chief and Council
Alexander First Nation congratulates returning Chief George Arcand Jr, returning Councillors Chris Arcand, Audra Arcand, Kevin Arcand, Marty Arcand, Scott Burnstick and newly elected Councillor...
Sep 26, 2023
Alberta adds $12M for new trade apprenticeship spots
Alberta is adding an extra $12.4 million this year to create more apprenticeship seats in response to the high demand. The 12 million is on top of the $15 million over three years announced earlier wh...
Sep 26, 2023
Wildfire burning south of Chateh
Residents of the Dene Tha' First Nation community of Chateh in northern Alberta have been evacuated for the second time this year due to wildfires in the region. Chief Wilfred Hooka-Nooza said the fir...
Sep 26, 2023
