Category Archives: Local News
Edmonton motorcyclist dead after collision in Spruce Grove
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with two other vehicles in Spruce Grove on Thursday afternoon Parkland RCMP responded just before 5 p.m. Thursday to a report of a serious vehicle collision at the...
Jul 18, 2025
Provincial government opposing Jasper wildfire response report
A report into a wildfire that devastated Jasper last summer says crews did their best but efforts were slowed by the Alberta government. The report was authorized by the town and surveyed participants...
Jul 18, 2025
Highway 2 expansion to begin in Red Deer
Work on the Highway 2 or the QE2 is expected to begin this summer over three phases and end in 2027. It will begin with the replacement of the overpass over a railway line north of Red Deer, replacing...
Jul 16, 2025 A map of the province's Highway 2 widening project at Red Deer.
1 person dead, 4 others injured in Northern Alberta boating accident
Five boaters became stranded on Lesser Slave Lake in northern Alberta with one man found dead on Friday July 11. Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, High Prairie RCMP responded to a call about five boaters stra...
Jul 14, 2025
Edmonton man faces murder charge in northern Alberta shooting
RCMP have charged 42-year-old Anthony Knott with second degree murder after a shooting in northern Alberta. On Friday, Officers responded to a shooting on Swan River First Nation around 5 a.m. where t...
Jul 13, 2025
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units
Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province. Provincial Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the joint funding will go toward 25 pro...
Jul 11, 2025 Roof trusses ready for use on housing project in Airdrie, Alta., Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Two charged with exploiting foreign workers with 90-hour weeks at motel, gas station in Northern Alberta
Alberta RCMP say a father and his son are facing multiple charges after they allegedly coerced four foreign workers to clock up to 90 hours per week at two businesses without proper pay. RCMP say they...
Jul 11, 2025
New guidelines for Alberta K-12 School Libraries surrounding explicit content
While many students and families are out enjoying their summer vacations, the Alberta Government is launching a new set of guidelines for age-appropriate material in their libraries. Back in May, the ...
Jul 10, 2025 Photo source: Government of Alberta LIVE Stream
RMWB looking to host 2028 Alberta Summer Games
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is gearing up to bring one of the province's most inspiring sporting events back to the region. With support from Council, the Regional Municipality is preparing a formal bi...
Jul 10, 2025
Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass
Alberta's government is jumping on board a federal initiative aimed at saving Canadians a buck if they stay close to home this summer. The province says it's offering its own free and discounted admis...
Jul 10, 2025
