Category Archives: Local News
Harbour Pool Gears Up for Candyland Youth Swim
The Candyland Youth Swim promises a sweet splash on April 5 in Fort Saskatchewan! Harbour Pool is set to host a promising, fun-filled evening with games, music, and plenty of sweet treats. Haley Llong...
Apr 01, 2025 Candyland Youth Swim
Crash near Bonnyville claims life of Edmonton man
On Tuesday morning, Bonnyville RCMP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Township Road 640. The collision, between a pickup truck and a semi truck, resulted in the death of a 25-year-old ...
Apr 01, 2025
Indigenous Crafters Market Showcases Local Artisans on April 12
A celebration of Indigenous artistry and entrepreneurship is coming to Edmonton on April 12 at 8170 50 Street NW, as the Indigenous Network Enterprise is set to host the Indigenous Crafters Market. Br...
Apr 01, 2025 Indigenous Crafters Market
Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement one step closer to new school
Pre-planning funding has been approved for a new school for Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, which is the only Metis community in Alberta without an on-site school. On March 20, the Northern Lights Publ...
Apr 01, 2025
Saskatchewan Government completely pauses carbon tax
It's no joke... As of April 1, Saskatchewan has become the first province in the country to become carbon tax free. A pause on the industrial carbon tax rate will be introduced by the provincial gover...
Apr 01, 2025 Premier Scott Moe
Edmonton Moves to Mobile-Only Parking Payments with EPark Transition
Big changes are coming to parking in Edmonton as the city moves to a mobile-only payment system for EPark. With physical pay stations being phased out starting April 14, drivers will now have to rely ...
Mar 31, 2025 Epark Machine (Photo Submitted by The City of Edmonton)
Fort Chipewyan Winter road closes for the season
The winter road to Fort Chipewyan will close for the season at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 31, cutting off road access to the northern hamlet until December. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffa...
Mar 31, 2025
Rural health care facilities to see funding boost
Alberta's government is investing about $330 million over three years to support health capital projects in rural communities across the province. Budget 2025's new Rural Hospital Enhancement Program ...
Mar 31, 2025 Northern Lights Regional Health Centre in Fort McMurray. File photo.
RCMP investigate two fatal accidents in central Alberta
A nine-year-old girl has died in a crash at an Alberta highway intersection and police say four other people, including three children, were seriously injured. RCMP say the two-vehicle collision happe...
Mar 29, 2025
Alberta RCMP report poor road conditions across the province
The Alberta RCMP are advising the public to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. On Friday, police said road conditions were posing significant hazards across the province, includ...
Mar 28, 2025
