Category Archives: Local News
Edmonton Police make significant drug seizure
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have requested warrants for two males involved in a significant drug seizure in southwest Edmonton. On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Southwest Branch patrol officers wer...
Apr 26, 2023 Photo of Edmonton Police drug seizure
Desmarais RCMP investigate fatal motor vehicle collision involving pedestrian
A 21-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a pickup truck while walking on a roadway near Wabasca. On April 14, first responders were called to the collision on Yellowhead Road at around...
Apr 26, 2023 Desmarais RCMP
Oilers beat Kings 6-3 to take series lead
The Oilers are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the LA kings 6-3 in front of a sold out Rogers Place. Nick Bjugstad (2) Leon Draisaitl, Eva...
Apr 25, 2023
State of local emergency declared following multiple suicides in Mikisew Cree First Nation
Mikisew Cree First Nation declared a state of local emergency following a strong suicide and suicide attempts amongst community members. The Mikisew Cree First Nation says immediate medical interventi...
Apr 25, 2023 Mikisew Cree First Nation Logo (Photo Submitted)
2nd Annual Enoch Cree Nation Trade Show & Career Fair held at River Cree Casino
Enoch Cree Nation held their second annual Trade show and Career Fair at the River Cree Resort and Casino, which held vendors in from many fields of trades providing pathways for many seeking employme...
Apr 25, 2023 Enoch Trade show & Career Fair at River Cree Resort and Casino (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Imperial Oil makes formal apology on handling of tailing pond seepage at Kearl Mine
On Thursday, Imperial Oil stood appeared at the House of Commons in Ottawa to offer an apology for the handling of the tailing ponds leaks from the Kearl Mine northwest of Fort McMurray. The hearing c...
Apr 25, 2023 The Kearl Oil Sands (Photo submitted by Jay Telegdi)
Controlled burns planned to reduce wildfire risk in Fort McMurray
Regional Emergency Services (RES) will begin controlled burns this week as part of the Municipality's wildfire mitigation strategy. When this happens, smoke and controlled fire may be visible, which i...
Apr 25, 2023
Enoch Cree Nation's New recovery community scheduled to open in 2024
The Alberta government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Enoch Cree Nation for the development of a new recovery community on the First Nation. With an investment of up to $30 milli...
Apr 24, 2023 Enoch Cree Nation Chief Cody Thomas and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Some homes evacuated in north Edmonton Monday afternoon due to out of control grass fire
Fire officials say a grass fire that caused the evacuation of some homes in northwest Edmonton is under control. Rowan Anderson with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says crews responded to a call...
Apr 24, 2023
Métis Nation of Alberta invites community members to Sustainability for Beginners webinar
The Mtis Nation of Alberta is set to host a speaker spotlight series that invites Mtis community members to share knowledge on sustainable practices run by the MNA's Environment and Climate Change Dep...
Apr 24, 2023 MNA logo (Photo Credits - MNA)
