Category Archives: Local News
Alberta government investing millions in employment training programs
The Alberta government is investing $33 million in training programs to help unemployed and underemployed Albertans gain the skills needed to rejoin the workforce. Through the Training for Work progra...
May 09, 2025
Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic temporary relocation
The Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic has been temporarily relocated to the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Ambulatory Care Centre (10409 98 St, Grande Prairie) until further notice. Immunizations are cur...
May 08, 2025
2 youth missing from Two Hills found in Leduc, 40 year old man facing charges
A Two Hills man is facing 11 charges after he was found with two youths that had disappeared from Two Hills. RCMP said the two youths were reported missing on Tuesday and were found on Thursday in Led...
May 08, 2025
Some rural residents north of Edmonton can return home after wildfire threat
Residents from a rural area north of Edmonton who fled an active wildfire this week can now return to their homes. A social media post from Athabasca County says evacuation orders were lifted for the ...
May 08, 2025
McHappy Day returns to support RMHC and local children's charities
McHappy Day returned on May 8th, with a portion of all food and beverage sales purchased, donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities and other local children's organizations. Customers participated in...
May 08, 2025 McHappy Day
Evacuation order expanded in Sturgeon County
Late Wednesday evening, more residents were told to leave their homes because of the wildfire danger in Sturgeon County and surrounding area. The wildfire evacuation order east of Redwater was expande...
May 08, 2025
Hundreds of homes, people evacuated as wildfires threaten areas north of Edmonton
Hundreds of people and dozens of homes have been evacuated as an active wildfire continues to threaten rural areas north of Edmonton. A spokeswoman for Sturgeon County says 43 homes have been evacuate...
May 07, 2025
5 men charged a year after largest cocaine bust in Edmonton history
Five suspects have now been charged in relation to a major cocaine seizure that took place in Edmonton last year. In April 2024 $3 million worth of cocaine and other drugs was seized. The Alberta Law ...
May 07, 2025
Alberta government investing in wetlands across the province
Alberta's government is investing $8.7 million to construct new wetlands and restore damaged wetlands across the province. Through the Wetland Replacement Program, the money will help municipalities a...
May 07, 2025 A wetland near Pine Lake in east-central Alberta. Credit: Ducks Unlimited Canada
The Oilers Boost Canadian spirit & businesses
The Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Winnipeg Jets all secured first-round victories, marking a significant moment for Canadian hockey fans. This trio's advancement is the first such occurren...
May 06, 2025 Anna Alfonso
