Category Archives: Local News
'December to remember': Winter will get off to an abrupt start, Weather Network says
Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival of a more "traditional Canadian winter," a meteorologist for the Weather Network predicts as it releases...
Nov 26, 2025
2nd Annual Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement Christmas Tree Gala
It's the second annual Christmas Tree Gala in Buffalo Lake. The largest fundraising event benefitting the local food pantry. The Christmas Tree gala is a family event happening on December 11-13, 2025...
Nov 25, 2025
Volunteers & Donations Needed as Christmas Bureau Prepares Holiday Hampers
The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton is gearing up for another season of giving, gathering donations across across the city as they prepare to support families in need. With distribution day set for Decem...
Nov 25, 2025
New game from AMA aimed at teaching crosswalk safety to kids
The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) has launched a free Roblox game designed to help elementary-age children learn about pedestrian and bike safety. Crosswalk Quest: Zoo Rescue, is aimed at kids ages ...
Nov 25, 2025 A screenshot from the Crosswalk Quest: Zoo Rescue game. Courtesy: AMA
TD Bank announces new banking account for Indigenous people
TD Bank has announced an expansion of its low-cost and no-cost banking options for Indigenous people. As part of the enhancements, the TD Minimum Chequing Account will now be available with no monthly...
Nov 25, 2025
Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries
The Alberta government has tabled a bill that would open the door for surgeons to charge patients for privately-delivered procedures while keeping a foot in the public system and billing taxpayers. Pr...
Nov 24, 2025
Nominate Your Neighbour is back in Fort McMurray!
The annual holiday edition of Nominate Your Neighbour is back in Fort McMurray. When you see a home or business with incredible light displays that bring out the holiday season, you can nominate them ...
Nov 24, 2025
Tribal Chiefs Hosts Annual Job Fair inside WEM
Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Services launched their annual Indigi Connect Job Fair at West Edmonton Mall's Ice Palace, bringing First Nations, Metis and Inuit job-seekers together with caree...
Nov 24, 2025 Tribal Chiefs Job Fair 2025 (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
New site revealed for stand-alone Stollery Hospital
The Stollery Children's Hospital is getting a new home with room to grow. A new stand-alone Stollery Children's Hospital will be located on the University of Alberta's South Campus in Edmonton, at the...
Nov 24, 2025
Crews battle fire at Grande Prairie Farmers' Market
At around 8:30 PM on Friday evening, crews from the Grande Prairie Fire Department responded to a "significant" structure fire at the Grande Prairie Farmers' Market located near 101 St. & 101 Ave....
Nov 22, 2025
