Category Archives: Local News
Parks Canada says bison herd to remain the backcountry of Banff National Park
A final report on a five-year project to bring plains bison back to Banff National Park in Alberta says the herd will stay on the mountain landscape. Parks Canada published the report, as well ...
Jun 23, 2023 Bison are seen in Banff National Park in Alberta in this undated handout image received April 22, 2022. The historic restoration of bison to Banff National Park returns a key native species to the landscape, fosters cultural reconnection, inspires discovery, and provides stewardship and learning opportunities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Parks Canada-K. Heuer
Windspeaker Media set to host listener Appreciation Concert & BBQ
Get ready for an incredible day of live music and great food as Windspeaker Media hosts the Inaugural Listener Appreciation Concert & BBQ, Tuesday June 27. The Barbeque will be fired up wit...
Jun 23, 2023 Person playing guitar (Photo Submitted)
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated across Alberta
The rain, snow, and wildfire smoke cleared in Alberta just in time for the celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday. The day saw celebrations in every corner of the pr...
Jun 22, 2023 The top of a tipi at the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
New and unique food set to debut at K-DAYS this year
Preparations are well underway for this year's K-DAYS event, with some new eats set to make their unique tasty debut at this years midway from July 21-30. Explore Edmonton is excited to announce the f...
Jun 22, 2023 K Days Grounds (Photo submitted)
Evacuation orders lifted for Fort Chipewyan
Community leadership has lifted all evacuation orders for Fort Chipewyan. This includes the evacuation orders issued by Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN)...
Jun 22, 2023
Peace regional RCMP investigating abandoned boat in river
Peace Regional RCMP is currently investigating a report of a capsized boat, floating down the Peace River. A witness described the watercraft as having a red bottom, black lettering, and a simi...
Jun 21, 2023
Métis Nation of Alberta President Audrey Poitras announces retirement
At a recent celebration held in Edmonton with over 500 Mtis citizens, elected leadership, dignitaries from across the Mtis Nation Homeland and her large extended Mtis family in attendance, Mtis...
Jun 21, 2023 MNA President Audrey Poitras
Edmontonians are being advised to be careful around the North Saskatchewan River
Edmontonians are being asked to continue to use "extreme caution" due to high water levels on the North Saskatchewan River and its tributaries. The City says the river, including shoreli...
Jun 21, 2023 File Photo
Shootings on the rise for the month of may : EPS
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) continues to see the number of shootings increase through the month of May. In May, there were a total of 19 reported shooting occurrences. Of the 19 occurrences, 15 ...
Jun 21, 2023
Three Indigenous artists create design for $2 commemorative coin
On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit and Mtis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring their rich and diverse cultural herit...
Jun 20, 2023
