Category Archives: Local News
Rocky Mountain House RCMP search for armed suspect on O'Chiese First Nation
A shelter-in-place warning was lifted Thursday for O'Chiese First nation despite an ongoing RCMP search for an armed 21-year-old man. Rocky Mountain House RCMP are looking for Elijah Strawberry...
Jun 29, 2023
Canada Day Celebration returns to McDonald Island Park
Fort McMurray's McDonald Island Park is gearing up to celebrate Canada Day with the return of in-person activities. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Theresa Wells, manager of communications from M...
Jun 29, 2023 Wood Buffalo community celebrating Canada Day at McDonald Island park (Photo submitted)
Oilers deal Yamamoto and Kostin to Detroit
The Edmonton Oilers traded forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings for 'future considerations'. Since being drafted 22nd overall in 2017 by the Oilers, Yamamoto generated 118...
Jun 29, 2023
Yellowknife man accused of impaired driving near High Level
A 24 year old man from Yellowknife is accused of impaired driving in a fatal crash south of High Level. According to crews, the suspect was driving north in the southbound lane of Highway 35, 10km nor...
Jun 29, 2023
RoseAnne Archibald removed as Assembly of First Nations national chief
The Assembly of First Nations moved to oust RoseAnne Archibald as its national chief on Wednesday, after more than a year of turmoil involving her leadership of the advocacy organization. A vot...
Jun 29, 2023 RoseAnne Archibald, former AFN National Chief (Photo Submitted)
Calgary Stampede launches mobile app
The Calgary Stampede is offering visitors a new way to navigate the grounds and plan their experience throughout the 10-day event. For the first time, a mobile application will help guide Stamp...
Jun 28, 2023
88 potential unmarked graves discovered in Joussard
Evidence of potential unmarked graves was found at a former residential school in Northern Alberta. A third generation residential school survivor and Grand Chief of Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional ...
Jun 28, 2023
Lac La Biche gearing up for Canada Day festivities
The town of Lac La Biche is gearing up for Canada Day, with plenty activities for families to enjoy. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Danielle Gauthier, Operations Manager for the Lac La Biche Mis...
Jun 28, 2023 Firework display (Photo Submitted)
Grade eleven student raises awareness with Indigenous artwork
A grade 11 artist from Lac La Biche utilizes her artistic skills to showcase her Indigenous culture and Metis and Cree heritage to help raise awareness about the moose hide campaign and the MMIW (Miss...
Jun 28, 2023 Grade 11 student Riley Gladue standing next to her art piece 'Moose Lady' inside J.A Williams High School (Photo Submitted)
Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre and Art Gallery opens in Spruce Grove
During the festivities of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre and Art Gallery in Spruce Grove held its grand opening. The cultural centre is located in...
Jun 27, 2023 The official banner for the Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre and Art Gallery. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
