Category Archives: Local News
Rocky Mountain House RCMP seek public assistance with arson at O'Chiese First Nation
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are asking for the public's help with an incident involving arson at O'Chiese First Nation. On May 20, 2023 at approximately 7:15 p.m., RCMP responded to report...
May 28, 2023
Conference inspires central Alberta Indigenous youth to become future leaders
More than one hundred Indigenous youth from Red Deer Public Schools and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools took part in a conference that allowed them to learn, connect, and be inspired by Indi...
May 28, 2023 Photo: Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
RMWB set to celebrate National Indigenous History Month in June
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting residents to join in the commemoration of National Indigenous History Month. Throughout June, the region will honor Indigenous culture, tra...
May 26, 2023
Cold Lake Tattoo Artist facing sexual assault charges
A Cold Lake tattoo artist is accused of sexually assaulting several clients during their appointments. On May 20, 2023, Cold Lake RCMP initiated an investigation into allegations that a local t...
May 26, 2023
Papaschase First Nation adopts new drone technology for farming and security
The Papaschase First Nation and Papaschase Security Services are now using drone technology to complete jobs like field fertilization, water sampling, search and rescue and improving the quality of li...
May 25, 2023 Representatives from the Papaschase First Nation and Papaschase Security Services pose behind their large drone. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
Edmonton teacher charged with child luring and child pornography
A 27-year-old Edmonton teacher is facing charges of child luring and child pornography following an investigation from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's internet child exploitation un...
May 25, 2023 Brennan Gorman, 27, who police say sometimes went by the first name Steve, was arrested on May 20, 2023, at his home in St. Albert, Alta., and charged with sexual offences against a child. (Photo provided.)
Indigenous sports advocate set to be inducted into Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Every year the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame near Red Deer inducts sports athletes, builders, and media personalities into their Hall of Fame. Cara Currie-Hall was recently announced in a list of...
May 25, 2023
Evacuation orders lifted for Fox Creek, Swan Hills residents prepare to return home
A mandatory evacuation order for the town of Fox Creek has been lifted, and residents can return home starting Wednesday at noon. Residents are asked to obey all traffic laws and signage, and not to s...
May 24, 2023
3 year old boy dead after being hit by a truck in Slave Lake
A three year old boy passed away in Slave Lake Tuesday night after he was hit by a truck driver. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 7:16 p.m. The child, a resident of Slave Lake, ...
May 24, 2023
Two High Prairie men charged with Grouard Church Arson
A Roman Catholic church built in 1901 is likely damaged beyond repair after a suspicious fire Monday destroyed century-old artwork and a longstanding gathering place for a northern Alberta comm...
May 23, 2023
