Category Archives: Local News
ASIRT investigating after officer-involved shooting in central Edmonton
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police were called to the area of 102 Avenue and 121 Street for reports of a domestic disturbance. It was reported to police that a male with multiple ...
Aug 13, 2025
Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible work stoppage on Saturday
Air Canada says it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an orderly shutdown as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants on Saturday. The airline says the first flight...
Aug 13, 2025 Courtesy: Air Canada
Grande Prairie Forest Area wildfire danger level now moderate
The GPFA wildfire rating is back down to moderate. Rainfall has helped lower the overall wildfire risk, but Alberta Wildfire is still cautioning that wildfires can start in dry areas, especially durin...
Aug 13, 2025
Dog passes in Fort McMurray house fire Monday
Fort McMurray emergency officials say no people were reportedly physically injured in a house fire on Monday, but a dog passed away. Regional Emergency Services say that on August 11 around 6:30 p.m.,...
Aug 13, 2025
AHS warns of possible measles exposure in Grande Prairie
A confirmed measles case has prompted exposure warnings in Grande Prairie and Fairview. Alberta Health Services says if you were at the following locations during the times reported, you may have been...
Aug 12, 2025
Fort McMurray man charged after RCMP seize stolen Pokémon cards
On July 4, Wood Buffalo RCMP received a complaint of theft in Fort McMurray. The victim reported that he hired a moving company in May and noted items missing afterwards, and the victim did contact th...
Aug 12, 2025 Recovered property. Courtesy: RCMP
Ukrainian village to remain closed for restoration after devastating fire
A heritage museum honouring Ukrainian culture will remain closed as it works to restore several buildings and artifacts lost to a destructive fire. A fire broke out near the Ukrainian Cultural Heritag...
Aug 11, 2025
Edmonton man charged with 15 online child exploitation offences
An Edmonton man is facing 15 charges related to online child sexual exploitation following an Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) investigation, including the allegations he lured youths online. Cordell...
Aug 11, 2025
Provincial government announcing $935K for road construction south of Lac Ste. Anne
Lac Ste. Anne County is moving forward with construction of a currently undeveloped portion of Township Road 540, south of Alberta Beach and Onoway. The Alberta government approved a Strategic Transpo...
Aug 11, 2025
Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department without on-site doctor
The local healthcare facility in Beaverlodge is without a doctor until Tuesday morning. Alberta Health Services says the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital's Emergency Department will be without an on-sit...
Aug 11, 2025
