Category Archives: Local News
Creating Hope Society of Alberta hosts second sexual violence awareness walk in Edmonton
Members of the Creating Hope Society of Alberta hosted their second annual "Stand Up Walk to End Sexual Violence" on Thursday, May 18th in downtown Edmonton with a march that started in the Violet Hen...
May 23, 2023 The Creating Hope Society of Alberta getting ready for the walk. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
Fox Creek RCMP remind drivers to not speed past work crews
As many crews worked over the long weekend to restore the Fox Creek townsite, RCMP responded to reports of drivers passing workers at fast speeds. Given the crew's close proximity to the highway, limi...
May 23, 2023
Canada-Wide Science Fair and STEM Expo rocks the Edmonton Convention Centre
The Canada-Wide Science Fair and STEM Expo held their 61st annual event at the Edmonton Convention Centre from May 14-19 where students from all over Canada shared their talents and knowledge with one...
May 23, 2023 A presenter making a candle flair up with extra oxygen from a balloon. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
Edmonton Getting New 190 Acre River Valley Park This Summer
In summer 2023, the City of Edmonton will augment its extensive River Valley Park system with the addition of a new 190-acre public park in Northeast Edmonton. Bigger than Hawrelak Park (168 ac...
May 23, 2023
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market celebrates 40 years, prepares for renovation
The Old Strathcona Farmers Market is looking to refresh their facility and change their business practice, all while celebrating their 40th serving Old Strathcona and the Whyte Avenue area of Edmonton...
May 23, 2023
Federal government restructures trusted-traveler program in response to long line up at airports
For people traveling for summer holidays, as school begin entering their final months one dreed the travel industry has been dealing with in a post-pandemic world is long wait time at the airport. "Th...
May 23, 2023
Advance polls open Tuesday for 2023 Alberta Election
Advance polls for the 2023 Alberta election open Tuesday and go until Saturday. Voters can choose to vote at the advanced polls, or they can wait and vote on Monday, May 29. A person choosing t...
May 22, 2023
Charges pending against man who had to be rescued from Fox Creek evacuation area
Fox Creek RCMP say charges may be pending against a man who had to be rescued from wildfires by helicopter after he allegedly tried to elude a check point. In a news release Sunday, RCMP said a...
May 22, 2023 File PHoto
"Long episodes of rain' expected to help wildfire situation in some areas of the province
Rain and thunderstorms in the forecast are expected to bring some relief to wildfires burning in central Alberta in the coming days. Warnings and watches for rainfall or thunderstorms covered m...
May 22, 2023
Boil water advisory in effect for Janvier
Indigenous Services Canada has issued a Boil Water Advisory to ensure the safety of the community. Copies of these orders can be found at rmwb.ca/water. At around 6:15 a.m. (May 19, 2023) the Janvier ...
May 19, 2023
