Category Archives: Local News

Canadian universities Evaluating the use of AI
As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more widely used, Canadian universities are taking a bold, constructive approach to preserving academic standards, focusing on adaptation rather than prohibi...
Digital News Jun 09, 2025 U of A

Evacuation Alert for Conklin has been lifted
According to the RMWB, Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 is still classified as out of control, but Alberta Wildfire has made significant progress on containing it and has adequate resources, including cr...
Digital News Jun 09, 2025

Fort Chip residents fined after fireworks used during fire ban
Three Fort Chipewyan residents have been charged after fireworks were set off during a fire ban. RCMP received multiple reports of fireworks being set off within the community on June 1. "Residents ex...
Digital News Jun 09, 2025

New measles cases revealed in Northern Alberta
More confirmed cases of the Measles has popped up in Northwestern Alberta. St. Theresa General Hospital Emergency Department Fort Vermilion, AB Exposure Time Periods: June 1, 2025: 11:30 p.m. - June 2...
Digital News Jun 09, 2025

Warm, dry weather brings no relief for Central, Northern Alberta wildfires
Wildfires and fire risk across northern and central Alberta are keeping fire bans in place in several areas. While Edmonton is not under a fire ban, several communities outside the city have advisorie...
Digital News Jun 09, 2025

City of Grande Prairie launches survey to understand community needs and improve local supports
The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to help guide the future of community supports and services by completing the online Community Supports & Services Survey, open from June 5 to July...
Digital News Jun 08, 2025

Police continue search for missing 24-year-old woman
The Edmonton Police Service continues to seek the public's assistance in locating a missing 24-year-old woman. 24 year old Natanis Merasty was reported missing by her family to RCMP on May 9, 2025. Th...
Digital News Jun 07, 2025

RMWB Council supports land transfer and addition to reserve for Fort McKay First Nation
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo council has approved the transfer of a municipally owned parcel of land in Fort McKay and expressed support for the Fort McKay First Nation's efforts to expand it...
Digital News Jun 07, 2025

Devon Gears Up for Big Weekend at Devon Days 2025
The Town of Devon is set to host a jam-packed weekend as part of its annual Devon Days celebration, running until June 8, with festivities highlighting the town's 75th anniversary. On June 6, the part...
Digital News Jun 06, 2025 Devon Days

Swan Hills evacuation order lifted
Swan Hills residents can return home Thursday for the first time since May 26, when the northern Alberta community was evacuated because of a nearby wildfire threat. Re-entry started at 11 a.m. Thursd...
Digital News Jun 05, 2025











