Category Archives: Local News

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...
Digital News Mar 28, 2025

6 people arrested, guns seized in Fort McMurray
The Wood Buffalo RCMP Crime Reduction unit were conducting patrols in downtown Fort McMurray Tuesday when they noticed a speeding red GMC Acadia on Thickwood Drive. RCMP tried to conduct a traffic sto...
Darrell Stranger Mar 28, 2025

MacEwan's Kihew Waciston Hosts Blackfoot Cultural Teachings
MacEwan University's Kihew Waciston Indigenous Centre is bringing Blackfoot culture to the forefront with a special event with a special event dedicated to traditional teachings from March 27-28. Elde...
Mar 27, 2025

Alberta to end photo radar in select locations
Alberta's government is ending photo radar in select locations following consultation and review of existing photo radar sites. Effective April 1, the updated guidelines will prohibit photo radar on n...
Darrell Stranger Mar 27, 2025

43 year old Alberta man arrested after assaulting Senior
Whitecourt RCMP have arrested a man they say broke into a home and physically assaulted a 69 year old woman in a wheelchair. 43-year-old Dustin ''Dusty'' Swanson from Blue Ridge, AB is facing numerous...
Digital News Mar 26, 2025
Three arrested following Vegreville armed robbery
Three men are facing a list of charges following an armed robbery that took place in a Vegreville convenience store. On March 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. Vegreville RCMP received a report of ...
Mar 25, 2025

New legislation proposing major changes to Alberta's auto insurance system
Alberta is moving forward with major changes to its auto insurance system, providing faster care for injured motorists, and lower premiums for drivers while limiting the right to sue in most vehicle c...
Digital News Mar 25, 2025

Calgary to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
The 2027 North American Indigenous Games will be hosted in Calgary, from July 25-31. The games are held every four years to commemorate Indigenous heritage and athletic achievements. Thousands of Indi...
Digital News Mar 23, 2025

Canadians to go to polls on April 28
Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S...
Digital News Mar 23, 2025

Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement
Lorne Thurston and Joseph McIntyre were planning to get an up-close look at the Wayne Gretzky statue in downtown Edmonton on Friday, when they realized it had been smeared with what appeared to be - a...
Digital News Mar 21, 2025











