Category Archives: Local News
Certain roasted pistachios sold in Edmonton recalled due to salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a pistachio product sold at an Edmonton nuts store due to possible salmonella contamination. Four flavours of roasted pistachios - barbecue, salty, lem...
Nov 03, 2025 zmaris / Depositphotos.com
Alberta Introduces Bill to Modernize Water Management for the First Time in 25 Years
The Government of Alberta has introduced legislation to update its Water Act, aiming to simplify licensing, improve transparency and support growing demand for water across the province. The Alberta g...
Nov 03, 2025 A wetland near Pine Lake in east-central Alberta. Credit: Ducks Unlimited Canada
January provincial exams cancelled for Alberta students
The Alberta government has announced that January provincial exams are cancelled. Students will be automatically exempted from writing cancelled January diploma exams and PATs but may opt to write Jan...
Nov 03, 2025 One of the new classrooms inside the Elder Dr Francis Whiskeyjack High School (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Provincial government defends vaccination roll out plan
Various pharmacists across the province say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as discouraged Albertans turn to them for the shots. The...
Nov 03, 2025
Major load to impact Albertans travelling on Highway 63
A massive industrial load will travel from south Edmonton to Fort McMurray between November 2nd and 8th. Nov. 2 (Sunday night): Departs Edmonton around 11 p.m., heading east on Highway 14 to Vegrevill...
Nov 01, 2025
Alberta dispensing promised money for parents affected by teacher strike
Alberta is beginning its rollout of compensation for families whose children were kept out of classrooms during a three-week teachers strike. Premier Danielle Smith's government promised $30 a day for...
Oct 31, 2025
Community Champion Meet: Carmella Cutknife
The Maskwacis Parents Place is a valuable support program the Samson Cree Nation's Integrated Family Services. The program offers a range of resources and services to parents and families across the f...
Oct 31, 2025
Boil Water Advisory is in effect for the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan
The Boil Water Advisory requires everyone who uses the municipal drinking water system in Fort Chipewyan to bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption, including: dri...
Oct 30, 2025
WEM's Annual Spooktacular Trick or Treat Festival Returns
West Edmonton Mall is gearing up to host its annual Trick or Treat Festival on October 31 from 5-8 P.M., inviting families to enjoy a fun and safe indoor Halloween celebration. Anna Alfonso, VP of Mar...
Oct 30, 2025
New community safety system coming to Edmonton transit
The Edmonton Police Service has partnered with Esri Canada to lead the development of a next-generation community safety system. The system is powered by Esri's comprehensive geographic information sy...
Oct 30, 2025 A digital twin of the Churchill station in Edmonton showing recorded positions to support officer tracking and wayfinding within the underground LRT system. Courtesy: Esri Canada
