Category Archives: Local News
Warren Driechel named new Edmonton police chief
The city of Edmonton has a new police chief. The Edmonton Police Commission announced Warren Driechel as the Edmonton Police Service's 24th chief on Friday. "We believe that Chief Driechel was the bes...
Sep 19, 2025
United in Treaty Conference to support Treaties and Treaty Rights protection
The United In Treaty conference wrapped up on Thursday. First Nation and Mtis leaders, Elders, lawyers, and scholars gathered in Edmonton this week for the inaugural "United in Treaty" conference. The...
Sep 18, 2025 Elders
Fire advisories in effect for Spruce Grove, Stony Plain
The City of Spruce Grove and the Town of Stony Plain issued fire advisories on Wednesday due to dry, windy conditions and increased fire risk. Open burning is not permitted in either community, and no...
Sep 18, 2025
Jordan Baker named Edmonton Stingers President
The Edmonton Stingers have made changes to their team operations, appointing Edmonton native Jordan Baker as their next president. Baker will also retain his roles as both head coach and general mange...
Sep 18, 2025 Jordan Baker has been named president of the Edmonton Stingers. Courtesy: Edmonton Stingers
Five people charged with poaching Alberta wildlife
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) has charged five individuals following extensive investigations into poaching and illegal trafficking. Simon Paul of Montana, Teresa Snow and Eli ...
Sep 18, 2025 A Ferruginous Hawk flies through the air. Courtesy: My Wild Alberta
Boil water advisory issued for Little Burnt River Water Co-Op
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a boil water advisory for the Little Burnt River Water Co-Op. The water system services some residences located between the Municipal District of Fairview and ...
Sep 18, 2025
New Edmonton bus wrapped with art inspired by Indigenous seniors
The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) has teamed up with the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC) to unveil the newest art-wrapped ETS bus, featuring a design inspired by conversations with local In...
Sep 17, 2025
Salmonella cases in Alberta linked to dog food, treats
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued a public health notice after an investigation into salmonella cases across the country, with nearly half of cases in Alberta. So far, the agency sa...
Sep 17, 2025
Addiction detox capacity expanding in Edmonton
Alberta's government is expanding addiction treatment capacity in Edmonton through investments to the George Spady Society. More than $13 million in funding is being provided through the Alberta Recov...
Sep 17, 2025
Person with measles was on Air Canada flight from Toronto to Edmonton
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is issuing a notice of a person with confirmed measles in the Edmonton Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. Individuals who were in the following locat...
Sep 16, 2025
