Category Archives: Local News

ICWC 2025 Unites Indigenous Leaders to Tackle Child Welfare Issues
The Indigenous Child and Wellness Conference (ICWC) launches at the Edmonton Expo Centre from April 15 to 17, bringing together professionals, community leaders, and advocates from across Canada. Cent...
Digital News Apr 15, 2025 2025 ICWC Conference (Photo Credits - Tristan Mathers)

6 people charged in years long Grande Prairie investigation
A two-year long investigation called Project Glacier has resulted in a criminal organization being dismantled in Grande Prairie. Six people have been charged, including a 42-year-old Wembley, Alta., m...
Darrell Stranger Apr 15, 2025

Edmonton police warning public about the release of a convicted sex offender
In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing a warning about the release of a convicted sex offender. Robert Edward Ventress, 55, is a convicted sex offender, and EPS has r...
Darrell Stranger Apr 15, 2025

Wildfire contained near North Meadows
Crews are responding to an out-of-control wildfire burning approximately 6 km north of the community of North Meadows. There are no immediate risks to people or the community, but smoke may be visible...
Digital News Apr 14, 2025

University of Alberta getting $100 million funding investment
Through Budget 2025, Alberta's government is investing $100 million over three years to turn the 56-year-old Biological Sciences Building at the University of Alberta into a world-leading STEM and lif...
Darrell Stranger Apr 14, 2025

Spruce Grove Set to Host Spring Carnival Fundraiser at Historic Grain Elevator
Spring fun is on the way to Spruce Grove as the Wild Rose Shows are set to host the Spring Carnival Fundraiser at the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator and Museum. The event will kick off on April 18-27, wi...
Apr 14, 2025 Spring Carnival Fundraiser

River Breakup Complete in Fort McMurray
Update: River Breakup Complete in Fort McMurrayFlood risk has passed; public urged to avoid riverbanks River breakup is now complete, ending the risk of ice jam-related flooding along the Clear...
Digital News Apr 13, 2025

Alberta RCMP are offering a $10,000 reward for information on missing Indigenous women
The family of a missing Indigenous woman is hoping a new RCMP billboard campaign in northwestern Alberta and a $10,000 reward will generate leads in a case that stretches back nearly six years....
Digital News Apr 13, 2025

2025 Alberta Challenge set for May 1 in Red Deer
Hockey Alberta has named the 120 female athletes who will represent their regions at the 2025 Alberta Challenge. Six teams (three from each of the North and South regions) will compete in a modified r...
Digital News Apr 12, 2025

Oilers clinch playoff berth for sixth consecutive season with 4-2 win over Sharks
Connor McDavid assisted on all four goals as the Edmonton Oilers officially clinched a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the last-place San Jose Sharks on Friday. Evan Bouchard, Ty Emberson, Corey...
Digital News Apr 12, 2025 Edmonton Oilers' Adam Henrique (19), Evan Bouchard (2), Zach Hyman (18) and Connor McDavid (97) celebrate a goal as Henry Thrun (3) skates past during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Friday, April 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
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