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Canada Day Heat Kicks Off a Hot Start to July: Heat Warning in effect
It’s a scorcher for Canada Day, with a heat warning in effect and temperatures climbing into the high twenties under mostly sunny skies. A slight chance of morning showers quickly gives way to sun and intense heat, with humidity making
HAMP air quality report show improvement as local wildfires calm
The Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership has released their air quality report for June 23-29, with the outlook looking far more positive than it has in the past few weeks. Due to wildfires not too far away and wind bringing the
Canada Day Heat Kicks Off a Hot Start to July: Heat Warning in effect
It’s a scorcher for Canada Day, with a heat warning in effect and temperatures climbing into the high twenties under mostly sunny skies. A slight chance of morning showers quickly
HAMP air quality report show improvement as local wildfires calm
The Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership has released their air quality report for June 23-29, with the outlook looking far more positive than it has in the past few weeks. Due
Thorsby / Breton RCMP respond to fatal collision
On June 28 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Thorsby/Breton RCMP responded to a collision involving a Dodge Ram and a Chevrolet Silverado on Highway 778 and Township Road 490. The two
Fort Sask RCMP make impaired driver arrest
On June 26 at about 9:30 a.m., a Fort Saskatchewan RCMP officer responded to a complaint of a suspicious male in a parked vehicle at a local restaurant. Police observed
Fox Lake traffic stop leads to seizure of over 120 bottles of vodka
Fox Lake RCMP conducted a traffic stop on June 18 at approximately 8:45 a.m. due to the a plate mismatch. During the stop, the vehicle was found to be operating
Government of Albert reports $8.3B surplus
The Government of Alberta has announced that it was run a surplus of 8.3 billion dollars during the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Government claims that this is primarily due to
Fort Sask RCMP make drug arrest during traffic stop
On June 16 at approximately 2:40 p.m., a Fort Saskatchewan RCMP officer stopped a black BMW which had a mismatched license plate. During the stop, it was found that the
Hot and Mostly Sunny Start to July with a Few Storm Chances
Skies clear quickly this morning, leading to a hot and sunny day with just a slight chance of an early shower. Overnight brings a chance of showers or a thunderstorm,
Showers Clear for a Sunny Canada Day Stretch
A few early showers and a chance of thunder start the day, but skies will brighten by afternoon with gusty northwest winds picking up. Tonight clears out completely, setting the
Alberta RCMP remind residents to enjoy Canada Day responsibly
With Canada Day coming up early next week, Alberta RCMP are reminding residents of the dangers of driving under the impairment of drugs and/or alcohol. On average, one in five
Edmonton to receive new air navigation system
NAV Canada has announced that Edmonton will be the home of a new air navigation system. The new system is set to be a major improvement in air traffic operations
Edmonton to end school zone photo radar
The City of Edmonton has announced that it will be ending photo speed radar system use within school zones, opting to use more community-focused anti-speeding measures. Mobile radar enforcement will
Edmonton Launches mobile hydrogen fuelling station
The City of Edmonton, alongside partners in the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling (AZEFF) project, have launched the first mobile hydrogen fuelling station in Alberta. The Azolla Biodrome fuelling station
Fort Sask. Hosts 40th Anniversary + Canada Day Celebrations
The dual festivities in Fort Saskatchewan this Canada Day will be running from sunrise to sunset, as not only do we celebrate 158 years of an independent Canada, but also
St. Albert to hold public hearing regarding land reallocation for new school
The City of St. Albert has announced that it will be holding a public hearing on July 15 on the topic of reallocating some land for a new school. The
Brief Storm Risk Before a Sunny Stretch Begins
Sunshine starts the day, but clouds build by midday with a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Saturday brings similar conditions early on, along
Southwest Edmonton Woman’s Death Ruled Homicide, Charges Laid
Police have confirmed that the death of a woman in Edmonton’s Chappelle neighbourhood earlier this week was a homicide. The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy Thursday on Ramona
Three Local Players Selected for Team Alberta at U16 Nationals
Three former St. Albert Minor Football players have earned spots on Team Alberta for the Under-16 National Championships in Winnipeg this July. Mason Funk, Travis Heal, and Micah Lorenzin were
RCMP Arrest 12 in Stony Plain Human Trafficking Operation
A months-long human trafficking operation led by Parkland RCMP has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals in the Stony Plain area. Each has been charged with obtaining sexual services
Government of Alberta to invest millions to help small- and medium-sized businesses grow
The Government of Alberta has announced that it will be providing $2.8 million to help small- and medium-sized businesses grow into national and international markets. The program is called the
Teen Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Fort Saskatchewan
An 18-year-old woman from Sherwood Park was killed in a two-vehicle collision Thursday morning at the intersection of Range Road 212 and Township Road 544. Strathcona County RCMP responded to
RCMP Warn of Speeding Ticket Text Scam in Strathcona County
Strathcona County RCMP are warning residents about a scam involving fake speeding ticket texts. Police say they’ve received reports of text messages claiming the recipient has an unpaid radar ticket.
Fort Sask. Brain Cancer Walk raises over $4K
On Saturday, June 21, over 50 people took to the sidewalks of Fort Saskatchewan to raise money and awareness for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Every year the Brain
Soccer Coach Charged with Sexual Assault involving a minor
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have charged a 30-year-old female in relation to a sexual assault involving a youth. The EPS were made aware of an alleged relationship regarding a
Accident at Range Road 212 and Township Road 544
Strathcona County is reporting that there has been an accident at Range Road 212 and Township Road 544, East of Josephburg. Strathcona County is asking that drivers avoid the area
UPDATE–Traffic Advisory: 51 Avenue Closed After Train-Pedestrian Collision
Updated June 26, 2025, 9:55am: EPS inform that 51 Avenue has reopened, and the investigation continues. There is no word on the condition of the pedestrian involved in the incident.
Man Charged with Murder After Assault in Central Edmonton
A 42-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after an assault last week in central Edmonton led to the death of a 59-year-old man. According to EPS, officers from
Strathcona County RCMP seek assistance in locating missing man
Strathcona County is turning to the public to help search for a missing person last seen in Sherwood Park. 22-year-old Tristan Davis was last seen at the Ramada Inn in
Cloudy Skies and Spotty Showers Before Sunshine Returns
Today brings mostly cloudy conditions with a slight chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm later in the day. A few more showers are possible early this evening
St. Albert takes first steps to help youth with transitional housing
The city of St. Albert has taken the first steps to develop a system to help end youth homelessness. The city council heard an update regarding a feasibility study by
