Category Archives: Local News
Evacuation order expanded for Little Smoky and Fox Creek
A wildfire near Fox Creek is forcing the evacuation of the entire community and surrounding areas. An Alberta Emergency Alert was issused at 8 p.m. Thursday and said everyone who is still in the area ...
May 12, 2023
Suspect involved in death of Mother and child dies : Edmonton Police
The alleged suspect involved in the deaths of a mother and child outside a south east Edmonton school, has now died according to Edmonton Police . Their manner of death was deemed homicide after autop...
May 12, 2023 A teddy bear, candles and flowers are place near the site where a mother and daughter were stabbed. Photo : Donna Robillard- Facebook
Two individuals facing multiple charges in connection to recent armed robbery series
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested two suspects in connection to a recent series of violent robberies in Edmonton and St. Albert. "EPS Robbery Section members, working in conjunction with ...
May 12, 2023
Smoke and fog causes multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 21 and 14
Strathcona County RCMP said heavy smoke and fog resulted in multiple collisions on Highway 21 and Highway 14 Friday morning. First responders were called to at least two multi-vehicle collisions on Hi...
May 12, 2023
NHL suspends Darnell Nurse & Alex Pietrangelo one game each
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has been suspended one game by the NHL. Pietrangelo is being punished for slashing Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl during Game 4 of their...
May 11, 2023
Moose Hide Campaign 2023
May is a very important month for bringing awareness towards violence against Indigenous peoples with Red Dress Day and Moose Hide Campaign. The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led g...
May 11, 2023
Get ready to soak up the fun as spray parks start to open across Edmonton
Edmontonians can beat the heat as the City of Edmonton's 73 spray parks start to open. Spray park openings will begin in a phased approach across the city. It is anticipated that approximately 25 per ...
May 11, 2023
Respected leader of the Mikisew Cree First Nation passes away
Peter Powder, the former Chief of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, has died. Powder was elected as the Chief of MCFN in 2020 and served until 2022, leading the First Nation through the challenges...
May 10, 2023 Peter Powder, Former chief of Mikisew Cree Nation
RCMP search for murder suspect in Central Alberta
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are asking the public for help finding a suspect they believe may be "armed and dangerous" following the murder of a man in central Alberta. An arrest warrant has been...
May 10, 2023
Human activity deemed the reason for 18 Strathcona County properties damaged by fires
Strathcona County officials say no homes were lost as a result of two wildfires that started last Friday, but 18 properties were damaged, with some losing sheds, vehicles and yard equipment. The count...
May 10, 2023
