Category Archives: Local News
Fort Chipewyan RCMP investigate shooting, suspect charged
A 21 year old man from Fort Chipewyan is facing aggravated assault charges after a shooting in the community on November 11. Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers were called around 3:41 p.m. following a thi...
Nov 14, 2025
Santa Set to Arrive at West Edmonton Mall this weekend
West Edmonton Mall (WEM) will officially kick off the holiday season with the highly anticipated Santa's Arrival on November 15 at the Ice Palace, where attendees can expect to enjoy a morning of skat...
Nov 14, 2025 Santa arriving at WEM (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Alberta government seeks feedback on 2026 budget
Leading up to the 2026 Provincial budget, the Alberta Government is asking for input on what they think the provinces fiscal priorities should be. Additionally, Albertans can also participate in a tel...
Nov 14, 2025
Tuberculosis outbreak declared among homeless population in Edmonton
Primary Care Alberta (PCA) and the Edmonton Zone Medical Officers of Health have declared an outbreak of active infectious tuberculosis (TB) in Edmonton's inner-city. The decision was made in October ...
Nov 14, 2025 stockdevil_666 / Depositphotos.com
A Very Indigenous Holiday Market at the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton
The countdown begins for holiday markets here in Edmonton and surrounding communities. A very Indigenous returns for another year running from Nov 14-16 at the Alberta Aviation Museum. In 2018, I am C...
Nov 13, 2025
Alberta government investing $220 million to combat homelessness this winter
The Alberta government is investing record amounts to combat homelessness, including funding additional winter shelter space. Through Budget 2025, the government is investing $220 million into combatt...
Nov 13, 2025 Hope Mission Rescue Van in the City of Calgary (Photo Credits - Hope Mission Calgary)
PBR National Finals Ride into Rogers Place with $250K on the Line
The 2025 PBR Canada National Finals are riding into Rogers Place on November 14-15, where 20 riders will battle for a record of $250,000 prize! Jason Davidson, General Manager of PBR Canada, spoke wit...
Nov 13, 2025
3rd Annual Indigenous Christmas Market Set to Return to Lac La Biche
The 3rd Annual Lac La Biche Indigenous Christmas Market is returning to the Heritage Society Building, featuring local artisans offering handcrafted items - the perfect gifts for loved ones just in ti...
Nov 13, 2025
Solar storm brings northern lights to Canada, US
A major solar storm has lit up the sky across Canada and pushed the northern lights as far as Florida in one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the current solar cycle. In the past few days, the s...
Nov 12, 2025
Métis Week to Kick off Province Wide with Commemorative Walk
Mtis Week will be kicking off this Saturday - a time to honor the history, culture, and lasting contributions of the Mtis people. Communities are gathering to celebrate with ceremonies, music, and sto...
Nov 12, 2025 Louis Riel Commemorative Walk for Metis Week (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
