Category Archives: Local News
Taber corn stands open across Central and Southern Alberta
Johnson's corn on the cob from Taber is making its way to stands across Alberta. James Johnson, co-owner of Johnson Fresh Farms near Barnwell, says this summers heat has allowed them to set up ...
Jul 20, 2023
K-Days sees new facelift that connects with Edmonton
Edmonton's annual 10 day event K-Days sees a new facelift that connects with the representation of Edmonton, along with a new array of food and experiences for everyone to enjoy throughout the next 10...
Jul 20, 2023 K-Days Farris Wheel (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Alberta Education to provide $10.5 million to Indigenous partners through pilot program
Alberta Education announced on July 18th, that Indigenous education organizations will be receiving $10.5 million over three years to help strengthen the awareness and support systems that Indigenous ...
Jul 20, 2023 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. File photo.
Edmonton homeless shelter is seeing record numbers this summer
The numbers coming through Edmonton's Hope Mission are comparable to those in the winter months, according to staff. Edmonton's Hope Mission saw capacity level numbers last month with a nightly high o...
Jul 20, 2023 Hope Mission in Edmonton
Grande Prairie residents invited to say goodbye to Leisure Centre
City Council is asking Grande Prairie residents to say goodbye to the Leisure Centre prior to it's demolition this summer. People can submit stories, pictures and share their favorite memories to the ...
Jul 20, 2023
41 year old Helicopter pilot dead after crash in northwestern Alberta during firefighting operation
A helicopter pilot who was helping fight fires in northern Alberta was killed in a crash on Wednesday. The Bell 205A craft "collided with terrain during firefighting operations" at 6:13 p.m. in...
Jul 20, 2023 File Photo: Credit Alberta Wildfire
Fort McMurray man charged with luring teen girls in Ontario
The Timmins Police Service in Ontario has issued a warrant for a Fort McMurray man charged with allegedly luring three teen girls. The police service has charged 27 year old Jordan White with t...
Jul 19, 2023
Saddle Lake Cree Nation supporting local vendors in Market & Open Mic
The Saddle Lake Cree Nation's Market and Open Mic is set to be hosted inside the Complex Arena on August 2nd. Taleah Jackson, case manager at the Saddle Lake Social Development and organizer of...
Jul 19, 2023 Elderly lady checking out the hand made merchandise at the Market (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton resident allegedly stole over $200,000 through lottery scheme
An Edmonton resident has been arrested and is facing multiple fraud and money laundering charges. This follows a complex RCMP investigation into a report that a senior citizen lost more than $200,000 ...
Jul 19, 2023
Parks Canada confirms anthrax outbreak among Bison in Wood Buffalo National Park
Parks Canada confirm the cases are in a 10-kilometer stretch of the park near the Northwest Territories border along Highway 5. Staff observed nine bison carcasses since June 30th with two posi...
Jul 19, 2023
