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Edmonton police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ man in connection to suspicious death
Police are searching for a man they describe as armed and dangerous in connection with a suspicious death in northeast Edmonton. Authorities say 33-year-old Michael Ferreira is wanted for second-degree murder after a disturbance at a home near 34th Street
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was possibly killed in Israeli operation
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, according to Israel’s foreign minister. The military said it was investigating whether Sinwar was among three militants killed during a targeted ground operation
Edmonton police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ man in connection to suspicious death
Police are searching for a man they describe as armed and dangerous in connection with a suspicious death in northeast Edmonton. Authorities say 33-year-old Michael Ferreira is wanted for second-degree
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was possibly killed in Israeli operation
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, according to Israel’s foreign minister. The military said it was investigating whether Sinwar
Oilers facing winless Nashville Predators
After securing their first win of the 2024-25 season against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Edmonton Oilers will travel to Nashville to take on the winless Predators. The Predators have struggled
Billie Jean King and 100 female athletes celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Sports Foundation
Billie Jean King and nearly 100 athletes gathered on Wednesday night to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Sports Foundation, an organization that has transformed a $5,000 check into
EPS Investigate 2 fires where extorsion notes were left at
Edmonton police are investigating two fires in which extortion notes were left behind, and they are appealing to the public for CCTV footage that may assist in the investigation. The
Elderly woman hospitalized after rollover in south Edmonton
An elderly woman was hospitalized following a rollover incident in south Edmonton on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene near 99th Street and 42nd Avenue shortly after
Liam Payne, former One Direction signer found dead after falling from hotel balcony
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead after falling from the third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local police said Payne, 31, suffered
Autumn weather is here…with a fabulous Saturday on the horizon
The clouds will clear this morning, leading to a sunny Thursday and Friday. Saturday looks gorgeous with a high of 19, but be sure to clear out the garden because
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Highway 16 west of Edmonton
Police in Alberta are investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on Highway 16, west of Edmonton, last night. The Evansburg RCMP reported that the
Man charged after striking and killing 68-year-old in Edmonton
Edmonton police have charged a 25-year-old man after a tragic incident on Friday in which he struck a 68-year-old man on an electric dirt bike and then fled the scene.
Edmonton Oil Kings celebrated Thanksgiving weekend with 2 wins
The Edmonton Oil Kings had a successful Thanksgiving Weekend, earning four points with wins over the Red Deer Rebels and the Vancouver Giants. On Saturday, the Oil Kings dominated the
Draisaitl scores in overtime as Oilers earn first win of the season
After a rough 0-3 start to the season, the Edmonton Oilers finally found some relief Tuesday night with a 4-3 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers, thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s
Fort Saskatchewan 2024 census results
Fort Saskatchewan’s population has increased by 4.31 per cent in 2024, reaching 29,857 residents, according to the latest municipal census. This is an increase of 1,233 people from the previous
Alberta invests in turning industrial waste into energy
The Alberta government is launching two new initiatives to help industries cut emissions, save money, and turn waste into energy. In partnership with Lafarge Canada, the province will run a
Airdrie resident charged with fraud and money laundering offences
A resident of Airdrie has been charged with multiple fraud and money laundering-related offences following an investigation by the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Provincial Financial Crime Team (PFCT) in
St. Albert RCMP seek public assistance to locate missing female
RCMP in St. Albert are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 25-year-old woman last seen on Oct. 13. Kaegan Teresa Gambler was reported missing after she was
Cloudy today, rainy this evening, then sun through Friday
The lovely, above seasonal autumn weather appears to be a thing of the past, having been replaced with seasonal daytime highs. Clouds rule the sky today with a chance of
New primary care agency in Alberta set to launch on November 1
Alberta’s new health agency, Primary Care Alberta, will start operations on November 1, according to Health Minister Adriana LaGrange. The agency will oversee and coordinate primary care across the province.
New book reveals the lives and folklore of prairie homesteaders
Folklife and Superstition: The Luck, Lore and Worldviews of Prairie Homesteaders, released on Sept. 3, 2024, explores the everyday lives and beliefs of settlers in the Canadian Prairies in the
Canada and U.S. designate pro-Palestinian group. Samidoun, as terrorist entity
Canada and the United States have officially listed Samidoun, a pro-Palestinian group, as a terrorist organization. The U.S. also added Canadian citizen Khaled Barakat, affiliated with the group, to its
Grey cup comes to Fort Saskatchewan!
Football fans in Fort Saskatchewan will have the chance to see the legendary Grey Cup up close as the CFL Grey Cup Tour makes a stop in the city. The
Fort Saskatchewan launches ‘The Elephant in the Room’ campaign to raise awareness of family violence
This November, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Fort Saskatchewan Family Violence Prevention Coalition, will launch a campaign to address the often-overlooked issue of family violence. Themed
Elks defeat Calgary Stampeders 23-18, one game of regular season left
For the fourth straight season, the Edmonton Elks will miss the CFL playoffs, but they found some late-season motivation by defeating the Calgary Stampeders 23-18 over the weekend. Eugene Lewis
Government of Alberta plans on imposing more restrictions on renewable energy projects, taking an “agriculture-first” approach
The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms, following last year’s seven-month moratorium on new renewable energy projects. Premier Danielle Smith said the province will take
1 person dead after a semi and SUV collided head on north of Edmonton
One person is dead following a crash between a semi-truck and an SUV southeast of Slave Lake on Highway 2 last night. RCMP say a Chevrolet Suburban was travelling on
5 year-old dies after canoe capsized on Wabamun Lake on Sunday afternoon PLUS UPDATE
A five-year-old girl has died after a canoe capsized near Moonlight Bay on Wabamun Lake Sunday afternoon, according to RCMP. Emergency crews were called to the lake around 2:50 p.m.
Fort Saskatchewan Furniture Bank supports families in the community with essential furniture
The Fort Saskatchewan Furniture Bank helps individuals and families in need by providing basic furniture and household items. The non-profit focuses on those transitioning out of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence,
Clouds and Showers Tuesday evening and Wednesday, But Some Sunshine Ahead
Today brings a mix of sun and cloud, with showers rolling in this evening. Wednesday will start wet but brighten in the afternoon, reaching a cooler high of 10°C. Dig
Wonderful back half of the long weekend followed by more seasonal conditions
Today’s forecast daytime high has moderated, but it will be a fabulous October day nonetheless. Enjoy Thanksgiving Monday, as next week it will feel more and more like fall as
Police Investigating Suspicious Death on LRT Footbridge
EPS are probing the death of a 68-year-old man who was found injured on a walking path beneath the Dudley B. Menzies Bridge on Friday evening. The incident, which occurred
