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Cool and Cloudy Start Gives Way to Brighter Days
Showers linger early this morning under cloudy skies, but clearing is expected by late afternoon as winds ease. Sunday brings sunshine to start, with a few clouds mixing in later in the day. Temperatures remain on the cool side of
Man charged in Southwest Edmonton Homicide
Police arrested and charged a man after a homicide in southwest Edmonton on Wednesday, June 18. Edmonton Police Services (EPS) responded to a suspicious persons call about 1 p.m. in the area of 121 Street and 35 Avenue. Officers encountered
Cool and Cloudy Start Gives Way to Brighter Days
Showers linger early this morning under cloudy skies, but clearing is expected by late afternoon as winds ease. Sunday brings sunshine to start, with a few clouds mixing in later
Man charged in Southwest Edmonton Homicide
Police arrested and charged a man after a homicide in southwest Edmonton on Wednesday, June 18. Edmonton Police Services (EPS) responded to a suspicious persons call about 1 p.m. in
North American Climbing Championship kicks off in Edmonton
The 2025 North American Cup Series is taking place over the weekend at Climb YEG in Edmonton. The competition features over 150 climbers from Canada, the United States of America,
St. Albert announces return of Plaza Series music performances
The City of St. Albert has announced that it is bringing back the Plaza Series, a free weekly event featuring performances from local and international artists. The events take place
EPS seek information on south Edmonton Shooting
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are asking the public for any information regarding a shooting that took place in south Edmonton on June 18. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday,
Fort Sask. hosts National Indigenous People’s Day
Fort Saskatchewan is hosting a National Indigenous People’s Day celebration on Saturday, June 21 in Legacy Park. The celebration takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This day of
AHS warns Edmonton Residents of potential measles exposure
Alberta Health Services (AHS) have warned residents of a new measles exposure area for the Edmonton zone. Individuals who were at the Glenridding Village Dollarama at 16711 Rabbitt Hill Road
Sturgeon Community Hospital opens new simulation centre
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced the opening of a new simulation centre at the Sturgeon Community Hospital designed to help healthcare workers feel more comfortable with treating patients. The
Summer Arrives with Clouds, Showers, and a Slow Warm-Up
The first day of summer brings more clouds than sun, along with a good chance of afternoon showers and a risk of thunderstorms. That unsettled trend continues into the evening
Police investigating fatal skid-steer accident in West Edmonton
Police are investigating a fatal skid-steer incident that left one man dead on June 17. On Tuesday, June 17 at about 2:35 p.m., a skid-steer loader operated by a 55-year-old
Edmonton Transit Services release new trip planner
Edmonton Transit Serivces (ETS) have announced a new and improved trip planner on their website to help residents figure out where they’re going on the city’s transit system. It’s now
Premier Smith and Sask. Premier Moe issue joint statement to Ottawa calling for federal policy change
Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe have issued a joint statement calling out several federal policies after a meeting of the two provincial leaders and their caucuses in
Section of University Avenue to be closed for track rehabilitation
The City of Edmonton is conducting a crossing track rehabilitation at the intersection of University Avenue and 114 Street in order to ensure that the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system
Albertans vote 63% opposed to provincial pension plan
The Government of Alberta quietly released the results of a survey it conducted about leaving the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and creating a new plan at the provincial level –
St. Albert RCMP seek assistance in locating missing teen – FOUND
|| UPDATE|| Carter Fraser was found safe on the morning of June 20. St. Albert RCMP thank the public for their assistance. || BACKGROUND|| St. Albert RCMP have asked the
St. Albert RCMP investigate jewelry store theft
St. Albert RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying five individuals who were involved in a jewelry store robbery in April. On April 1 between 6:10 and 6:30
Cool, Wet Thursday Gives Way to Gradual Weekend Improvement
Showers and a risk of thunderstorms keep things damp and cooler than normal today, with rain expected to taper off by evening. Skies remain mostly cloudy tonight with a slight
Strathcona County Food bank to host food drive this weekend
Strathcona County’s Food Bank is hosting a food drive to collect donations for those in need in the community. The drive, which is being collected at most major grocery stores
St. Albert plans neighbour day festivities
St. Albert is planning to host some celebrations for its community members for this weekend’s Neighbour Day. This year’s Neighbour Day is taking place on June 22. The main event
Highway 21/15 Intersection Clear
An earlier overturned semi-truck dispensing what police described as “significant debris” (see photo below) has been cleared from the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 15 in Fort Saskatchewan. Thankfully,
Strathcona County rated very good place to live by residents
The results of Strathcona County’s 2023 Public Satisfaction Survey (PSS) have been released, and they show a very positive outlook on the County from the perspective of the residents. 85
Police seek information in Southeast Edmonton shooting
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are asking anyone who has information about a shooting that took place in the Walker community of Southeast Edmonton to come forward. On Thursday, January
Man struck and killed by Semi on Whitemud Drive
Police are investigating a fatal collision that took place during the afternoon of June 17 which left one man dead. At about 1:30 p.m. on June 17, a van had
Semi rolls over in Fort Sask
A semi-truck with a flatbed trailer rolled over at the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 15 on the morning of June 18. Motorists are being asked to avoid the
Unsettled Skies Today, Brighter Days on the Way
Cloudy conditions this morning will give way to a mix of sun and cloud, with a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon. More rain and possible
Panthers Outclass Oilers in Game 6, Clinch Second Straight Stanley Cup
The Oilers’ Stanley Cup hopes were crushed Tuesday night in Sunrise, Florida, where the Florida Panthers overwhelmed them 5–1 in Game 6 to secure back-to-back championships. It wasn’t just a
Sherwood Park streets flood during Sunday rain, hail
Some streets in the centre of Sherwood Park faced flooding during the intense downpour that went through the Edmonton area on Father’s Day evening. Streets like Main Boulevard faced water
Strathcona County RCMP remind cyclists to be proactive
With the warm weather of the summer now firmly set in Alberta, Strathcona County RCMP wants to remind cyclists in the county to be proactive when it comes to ensuring
RE/MAX field unveils new North Saskatchewan River themed artwork
Two new art installations honouring the North Saskatchewan River were revealed on Monday morning. Local artists Justine Ma and Pete Nguyen were commissioned by Epcor and the Edmonton Riverhawks to
Edmonton to lower fine amounts and add more tow trucks to combat parking ban avoiders
More tow trucks and lower fine prices are in store for those who don’t remove their vehicles during seasonal parking bans. The city has voted to allocate $100,000 to contract
