Category Archives: Local News

Lloydminster set to host 2025 Esso Cup
Canada's top under-18 female hockey players will descend upon the city of Lloydminster next week April 20-26 for the prestigious Esso Cup. Hundreds of athletes, coaches and spectators will be in Lloyd...
Darrell Stranger Apr 17, 2025

Family of missing Indigenous man turning to public for help
The family of a missing Indigenous man is calling on the public for help. Brian Wesley Potts is from the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and was last seen at the Royal Alexander Hospital on April 10 visiti...
Darrell Stranger Apr 17, 2025

RCMP respond to a fatal single vehicle accident near Wetaskiwin
Early in the morning of April 17th, Wetaskiwin RCMP along with EMS and Fire responded to a serious single vehicle roll over on the QEII Highway near Township Road 470. The accident resulted in the los...
Darrell Stranger Apr 17, 2025

Alberta woman facing new animal abuse charges after horses found in distress
RCMP say an Alberta woman with a history of animal abuse is facing new charges. Patricia Moore is subject to a court-ordered lifetime ban from owning, caring for or being in possession of horses. Offi...
Digital News Apr 16, 2025

Métis Crossing Calls on Métis Artists to Feature Work inside 'The Lodge'
Mtis Crossing is putting out a powerful call to artists across the province - seeking Mtis creators to submit their original artwork for a chance to be showcased in a landmark cultural space at 'The L...
Apr 16, 2025 Metis Crossing Building (Photo submitted)

Maskwacis RCMP seize weapons and drugs after traffic stop
On April 12, 2025, the Maskwacis RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Louis Bull First Nations. The vehicle sped off and fled from police. The occupants of the vehicle ...
Darrell Stranger Apr 16, 2025

Yellowhead Tribal Council Gears Up for Spring Round Dance at River Cree
On April 20, the heartbeat of the drum will echo through the River Cree Resort and Casino as the Yellowhead Tribal Council (YTC) hosts it's Spring Round Dance. The evening promises powerful song, cere...
Apr 16, 2025

Fire advisory issued for County of Grande Prairie
The County of Grande Prairie has issued a fire advisory. The advisory includes Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, and has been issued due to current and forecasted weather conditions and increased dry...
Digital News Apr 16, 2025
3 people killed in crash near St. Paul
Three people are dead after a crash involving a semi truck and minivan. Tuesday evening a little after 5 p.m. St. Paul RCMP responded to a collision at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 36 in...
Darrell Stranger Apr 16, 2025

Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has introduced promised legislation to allow for adults and youngsters to be forced into addiction treatment facilities. If a proposed bill passes, parents,...
Digital News Apr 15, 2025
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