Category Archives: Local News
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season "will ...
May 30, 2025 An illustration provided by The Weather Network shows the 2025 summer forecast. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-The Weather Network
Air quality alerts for much of Central, Northern Alberta
Wildfire smoke has led to air quality alerts in most of central and northern Alberta. Alerts go from near Red Deer in the south, through Edmonton, to the boundary with Northwest Territories. The most ...
May 30, 2025
Oilers to battle Florida in Stanley Cup Final rematch
In a 6-3 victory on Thursday in Dallas, the Oilers eliminated the Stars in five games to secure their second consecutive Western Conference championship. With the win, Edmonton moves on to play the Fl...
May 29, 2025
Edmonton area youth arrested with terrorism-related offence
On May 12, the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region's National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) in Alberta arrested a 15-year-old Edmonton area youth for a terrorism-related offence. The 15-year-ol...
May 29, 2025
More communities in northern Alberta evacuated due to wildfires
Additional mandatory evacuation orders were given late Wednesday night as wildfires continue to burn in northern Alberta. Four northern communities were evacuated, starting with Chipewyan Lake at 5 p....
May 29, 2025
Oilers' Zach Hyman likely out for the season: Knoblauch
Zach Hyman's coach and teammates had been raving about his contributions. The grinding winger for the Edmonton Oilers wasn't putting the puck in the net at the same rate. A combined goals 70 in the 20...
May 28, 2025 Dallas Stars defenceman Cody Ceci (44) tries to stop Oilers winger Zach Hyman (18) during the second period of the NHL's Western Conference final in Edmonton on Sunday, May 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Measles exposure in Peace River, Grimshaw
Measles cases in Alberta continue to rise, with the diagnoses climbing to 606 cases across the province. Sothern Alberta accounts for the majority, numbers are at 43 in the North Zone. Alberta Health ...
May 27, 2025
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo RCMP now using body-worn cameras
Mounties in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region are now wearing body-worn cameras on the job. Chief superintendent Mark Hancock said in a statement that the cameras will help build accountability an...
May 27, 2025
Alberta teachers vote 99% for strike action authorization
According to the Alberta Teachers' Association, provincial teachers have voted in favour of a strike authorization with a staggering amount of 99 Percent in favour. The association says teachers in th...
May 27, 2025
Hazardous materials spill prompts evacuations of homes & businesses in Bonnyville
On Tuesday morning, Town of Bonnyville officials warned of a hazardous material spill at a business in the 4500 block of 68 Street. The incident led to the evacuation of some homes and businesses in B...
May 27, 2025
