Category Archives: Local News
Blue-green algae blooms pop up in lakes around Alberta
When lake waters become stagnant and are exposed to extended periods of hot weather, conditions for blue-green algae to bloom in the lake become more likely, according to Tracy Scott, Provincial Head ...
Sep 01, 2023 Algae bloom on Lake Winnipeg. Photo from Ducks Unlimited Canada.
City of Edmonton activates Poor air quality response
The City of Edmonton has activated its extreme weather response due to poor air quality conditions. The response is scheduled to remain in effect until Sunday, September 3 at 11:59 p.m. but may...
Aug 31, 2023
Two facing over 80 charges laid in Alberta ponzi scheme
The EPS Financial Crimes Section has charged a man and a woman in a $7.8 million alleged Ponzi scheme targeting investors in Alberta and British Columbia. In early 2020, police became aware of a Ponzi...
Aug 31, 2023
Police warn Lexus owners after series of thefts
The Edmonton Police Service is warning citizens of a recent series thefts of Lexus RX350 models. The EPS Targeted Response to Auto-theft Prevention team (TRAP) is investigating thefts of Lexus RX350 m...
Aug 31, 2023
AHS looking to speak with Fort McMurray & area residents about healthcare
Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services North Zone leadership about local healthcare delivery and services at an in-person meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health A...
Aug 30, 2023 Northern Lights Regional Health Centre in Fort McMurray. File photo.
RCMP searching Central Alberta lake for missing Airdrie teen
An extensive search is underway at a central Alberta lake for a missing teen from Airdrie. On Tuesday afternoon, Stettler RCMP received a report of a possible drowning on Buffalo Lake near Ol' ...
Aug 30, 2023
Killers of Nature Duperron face sentencing on September 11
A sentencing hearing has taken place for two of the four people convicted in the death of Nature Duperron. The 25-year-old mother of three was kidnapped in Edmonton, robbed, and beaten in a vehicle, f...
Aug 30, 2023
Man facing sexual assault charges connected to Terwillegar pool incidents
A 26-year-old man is facing sxual assault-related offennces connected to groping incidnets that allegedly took place in the Terwilliger Community Recreation Centre swimming pool earlier this month. On...
Aug 30, 2023
45 year old Fort McMurray man facing arson charge
A Fort McMurray man allegedly linked to an arson of the Supplement King store in Eagle Ridge can now be named. 45 year old Michael Hammond was arrested on Aug. 6 in connection with the June 23 ...
Aug 29, 2023 The Supplement King store on Signal Road was seriously damaged after a fire on Aug. 20, 2023. (Credit: Fort McMurray Fire Department)
93 areas of interest found at site of former Saskatchewan residential school
Ground-penetrating radar has located 93 areas of interest at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan. English River First Nation Chief Jenny Wolverine says it's believed 79 area...
Aug 29, 2023
