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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. Dr. Kim Simmonds, the incoming CEO, said the goal is
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 late 1800s and early 1900s. Written by Dr. Sandra Rollings-Magnusson,
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
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
The long weekend is here! Bring on the summery conditions!
Saturday will be a decent fall day with a normal daytime high, but can you remember a Thanksgiving Weekend where the daytime highs were in the 20s? If the forecast
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi sues 3 individuals for spreading false claims about him
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is suing three people for spreading false claims about him, saying the disinformation has harmed his reputation and led to threats against him. In documents filed
St. Albert RCMP seek public assistance to identify male fraud suspect
St. Albert RCMP are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect involved in a fraud case. In late September, RCMP received a complaint from a shipping supply company
Two Hills and St. Paul RCMP recover $30,000 worth of stolen property
On October 8, 2024, at around 11:00 a.m., Two Hills RCMP responded to a break and enter at a rural property on Township Road 580 in Lamont County, Alberta. The
Camrose Casino moves to Edmonton
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) board has announced that Camrose Casino will be moving to Edmonton. According to the AGLC, the relocation will boost returns for rural charities
Alberta nurses set to vote on a recommended settlement with employers at the end of the month
Alberta nurses are set to vote later this month on a mediator’s recommended settlement with their employers. The United Nurses of Alberta (UNA), representing over 30,000 nurses, says the mediator
The carbon tax: what will it look like for Canadians?
The Parliamentary Budget Officer has released an updated report that shows most Canadian households in provinces subject to the carbon tax will receive more in rebates than they pay in
Weaverley Daycare in Edmonton ordered to close by Alberta government
The Alberta government has ordered the closure of Weaverley Daycare in Edmonton, impacting 54 children. The daycare had been placed on a probationary licence due to non-compliance issues, with the
There’s no reason to complain about the long weekend forecast!
It’ll feel like fall today and Saturday, but the forecast for Sunday and Monday still looks quite promising, although temperatures won’t be as high as forecast earlier in the week.
Edmonton police investigate two separate pedestrian incidents
Edmonton police report that a 17-year-old girl and a 77-year-old woman were struck in two separate incidents this morning. The first incident occurred around 9:35 a.m. when the teen was
Strathcona RCMP investigates 32 sextortion cases
Between mid-September and early October, Strathcona RCMP completed an investigation into 32 sextortion incidents. In each case, suspects claimed to know that the victim was viewing content on adult websites
Alberta government shuts down child care facility due to complaints of children being left unattended
The Government of Alberta has closed the Willowbrae Academy West Point Centre in Edmonton following numerous complaints regarding children being left unattended. Initially, the center’s child care license was suspended
Edmonton Oilers hosting autograph session at WEM
The Edmonton Oilers are set to hold an autograph session at West Edmonton Mall later this month. On October 23rd, from 6 to 8 p.m., the entire Oilers roster will
Fisher-Price baby swings recalled in Canada due to suffocation hazards
Several models of Fisher-Price baby swings have been recalled in Canada following reports of fatalities linked to these products. Health Canada is urging consumers to immediately stop using the affected
Air Canada pilots vote for tentative agreement with airline
Air Canada pilots have reached a tentative agreement with the airline, according to the Air Line Pilots Association. Sixty-seven percent of members voted in favor of ratifying the deal. The
Oilers get crushed by Jets 6-0 in first regular season game of season
The Edmonton Oilers were thoroughly outplayed in their season opener last night, suffering a 6-0 defeat at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets. After coming tantalizingly close to a Stanley
Hurricane Milton UPDATE: not worst case scenario
Hurricane Milton reached the Atlantic Ocean today after making landfall in Florida, where it knocked out power for over three million people and spawned approximately 150 tornadoes. While the storm
