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Sun and normal temperatures rule the week
It’s shaping up to be an average fall week in the Heartland. The clouds vamos this morning, leaving behind lots of sun and temperatures around normal for the back half of October. It may not be the summery conditions from
Alberta man facing dozens of charges for indecent phone calls to businesses
A man is facing 35 charges after allegedly making multiple indecent and threatening phone calls to businesses across Alberta. Red Deer RCMP and Calgary Police began separate investigations after receiving numerous reports from real estate agents and others in related
Sun and normal temperatures rule the week
It’s shaping up to be an average fall week in the Heartland. The clouds vamos this morning, leaving behind lots of sun and temperatures around normal for the back half
Alberta man facing dozens of charges for indecent phone calls to businesses
A man is facing 35 charges after allegedly making multiple indecent and threatening phone calls to businesses across Alberta. Red Deer RCMP and Calgary Police began separate investigations after receiving
Escaped Edmonton inmate captured after 8 months on the run
William Mackinaw, an inmate who escaped from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre in January, has been captured after eight months at large. Mackinaw, who was on Edmonton’s most-wanted list, was
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
A voluntary recall has been issued for hundreds of frozen waffle products by TreeHouse Foods due to potential Listeria contamination. The recalled waffles are sold under various brand names, including
Environment Canada warns of expected snowfall
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, warning that parts of Alberta will see snow starting Monday as a low-pressure system pulls cold air into the region. “We have
Edmonton police searching for man who assaulted ETS bus driver
Police are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted an Edmonton Transit Service bus driver on Saturday morning. Edmonton Police Service (EPS) says officers responded to a call about an
St Albert city council being urged to allow drive-thru’s in fear of businesses going elsewhere
Developers are calling on St. Albert city council to reconsider proposed zoning restrictions that could block drive-thrus in the East Village development along St. Albert Trail. Ray Watkins, representing Landrex,
BILD Alberta warns residents about fake inspection letter
The Building Industry and Land Development Association Alberta or BILD Alberta is warning residents in Edmonton and Calgary about a scam involving fraudulent letters falsely claiming homes need to be
Cloudy ‘meh’ Monday
If you don’t like Mondays (tell me why), then today’s weather won’t help the cause. Clouds rule the sky, and the temperature will be steady around 0 all day, with
Collision Closes Intersection at 82 Street and 132 Avenue
A serious collision with injuries has shut down the intersection of 82 Street and 132 Avenue. On Sunday evening, a Toyota Prius traveling eastbound on 132 Avenue reportedly ran a
Get out and enjoy Saturday!
Saturday is looking quite spectacular for mid-October, but it won’t last. Rain begins on Sunday, then Monday cools off substantially and brings a solid chance of that dreaded S-word. The
One person in custody after a 18 hour standoff in Camrose
A suspect is in custody following a nearly 18-hour standoff with police that began after reports of gunfire on Thursday evening. Camrose Police responded to calls of shots fired around
Oktoberfest returns to Sherwood Park
The highly anticipated annual Oktoberfest celebration is back, offering a unique multigenerational event for the whole community. Taking place at the OLPH event space (lower level), this festive gathering invites
U.S. investigating Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system after crashes in low visibility
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system following reports of crashes in low visibility conditions, including one incident that
Edmonton Public Schools support staff vote overwhelmingly in favour of the strike
Around 4,000 support staff at Edmonton Public Schools may soon go on strike after an overwhelming majority voted in favour of job action. The union representing the workers posted unofficial
Alberta Animal Rescue Society seeks public’s help after theft at Edmonton shelter
The Alberta Animal Rescue Society is appealing to the public for assistance after a robbery at their Edmonton shelter left the non-profit short of vital donations. Two women allegedly entered
Oilers power to a 4-2 win over the Predators
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl powered the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday, securing the team’s second win of the season after dropping three
Strathcona County’s ‘Cram a Cruiser’ food drive set for October 25
Strathcona County Enforcement Services and the RCMP are teaming up for the annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive to support the Strathcona Food Bank on Friday, October 25, from 10
Fantastic Friday, spectacular Saturday, soggy Sunday
We have a pleasant Friday in store with a high of 11 under sun and cloud. Watch out for Saturday, especially if you like above normal temperatures, as it looks
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
