Category Archives: Local News
EPS arrest two suspects following multiple random shootings
Edmonton Police have arrested two people and charges are pending following multiple shootings Saturday evening. Officers at the west branch received a weapons complaint shortly after 9 p.m. in ...
Jul 16, 2023
Youth athletes ready to compete in 2023 Alberta Summer Games
Okotoks & Black Diamond will host the 2023 Alberta Summer Games July 20 to 23. The games will welcome over 3000 athletes from Alberta between the ages of 11 and 17. Teams and individual com...
Jul 16, 2023 A new mural at the Okotoks Recreation Centre commemorates the upcoming 2023 Alberta Summer Games
RCMP investigating several suspicious wildfires between Anzac & Lac La Biche
Alberta Wildfire & RCMP have determined a series of fires were set deliberately near Lac La Biche.Police said several fires were reported between April 22 and May 22 along Highway 881 betwe...
Jul 15, 2023
Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit
Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition. "We set the goal a...
Jul 15, 2023
RCMP arrest Wabasca man after shots fired in Residential area
Wabasca RCMP have arrested a man after shots were fired in a neighborhood late Thursday night. According to a statement, around 11:38 p.m., Wabasca RCMP officers responded to calls about someon...
Jul 15, 2023
City of Edmonton enacts Poor air quality response
The City of Edmonton has activated its extreme weather response for poor air quality. The response is scheduled to remain in effect until July 15 at 8 a.m. but may be extended if poor air quality cond...
Jul 14, 2023 Shutterstock
EPS Homicide Section investigating suspicious disappearance of Barry Bedard
The disappearance of a 41-year-old male reported missing to police in May is now being investigated by the EPS Homicide Section. EPS investigators believe foul play may be involved in the disap...
Jul 14, 2023
Edmonton Police seek public's assistance identifying armed robbery suspect
The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect following an armed robbery at a Circle K in Northeast Edmonton. On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at approximate...
Jul 14, 2023
Frog Lake First Nations Pow Wow set to host dancers from Canada and the United States
The Frog Lake First Nations Pow Wow will be hosted at the Six Chiefs Cultural grounds for July 25th-27th in Frog Lake Alberta. With men and women dance competitions, to drumming competitions and vendo...
Jul 14, 2023 Frog Lake Pow Wow (Photo Credits - Frog Lake First Nation)
Funding announced to bring high-speed internet to over 10,000 homes in Alberta
The provincial and federal governments have collaborated to bring high-speed internet to many people across Alberta. An investment of over $96 million will help bring services to more than 10,0...
Jul 13, 2023
