Category Archives: Local News
Maskwacis Employment Centre helps locals get to work
Since 2009, the Maskwacis Employment Centre has been helping local workers in the community and surrounding four nations (Louis Bull Tribe, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Montana Cree Nation, and Samson Cree...
Apr 28, 2023 Patrick Lightning and a colleague standing at a desk for the Maskwacis Employment Centre at a conference. (Photo credit - Ryan Hunt)
Preventing invasive species from muscling in
The promise of an adventure is great and so is fun in the sun however, it is important to know the risks that can stow away in your boat. This includes all types of watercrafts from, motorized boats t...
Apr 28, 2023 Photo source: Daniel Baker-Trambley
Crews battle large brush fire near Hotel MacDonald in Downtown Edmonton
Edmonton Fire crews were on scene of a large brush fire near the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in downtown Edmonton Thursday evening. The fire, which was extinguished shortly before 10pm, had erupte...
Apr 27, 2023
Alberta students recognized for cultural commitments
12 exceptional Albertan students were recognized recently at the Indigenous Student Awards ceremony at Government House. The awards ceremony, organized by the Alberta School Boards Association,...
Apr 27, 2023
Fort McMurray, Peerless Lake to be linked with 218 KM Highway 686 expansion
The Government of Alberta has signed an agreement with Loon River First Nation, Peerless Trout First Nation, and Bigstone Cree Nation to begin work to extend Highway 686 to Fort McMurray...
Apr 27, 2023 Speakers at the press conference at Red Earth Creek (Photo submitted)
Alberta government announces expansion in mental health support in schools
The provincial government is expanding mental health support services at 10 schools, including multiple in Southern Alberta. The $4 million investment allotted in the 2023 budget aims to expand the In...
Apr 27, 2023 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. File photo.
Métis Crossing adds new luxury Sky Domes
One of Alberta’s top cultural destinations received new accommodations to make their location all the more desirable. Mtis Crossing announced their new Sky Watching Domes, giving visitors unobst...
Apr 27, 2023
EPS officer accused of kicking Indigenous teen in head will not be charged : lawyer
The lawyer representing Pacey Dumas who claims an Edmonton Police officer kicked him in the head during an arrest has said that the officer involved will not be criminally charged. According to Heathe...
Apr 27, 2023 Pacey Dumas, 18 - Photo - Canadian Press
Alberta Transit Unions call for safer working conditions
Public transit workers across Canada want to see change to public transit systems. In cities like Edmonton and Calgary, many commentors don't feel safe taking public transportation. This is echoed by ...
Apr 26, 2023
Alberta student arrested after staff find handgun in bag
Whitecourt RCMP arrested one boy after he allegedly brought a handgun to school. Crews were called Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. after staff found the gun in a backpack after the boy was "seen with a loaded m...
Apr 26, 2023 RCMP vehicle (File photo)
