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Strathcona County Transitions to Next Generation 9-1-1 Network
Strathcona County is pulling back the curtain on an upgrade to its 9-1-1 communications centre, put into operation on October 26, 2023. It is the first in all of Canada to use the Next Generation 9-1-1 network. In a news
Edmonton Police Seek Witnesses to Coliseum LRT Platform Assault
A 55-year-old-woman remains in critical condition after police say she was attacked by two pre-teen girls while waiting for a train at the Coliseum LRT platform on Sunday, November 26, around 8:30 p.m. Police say the suspects approached their victim,
Strathcona County Transitions to Next Generation 9-1-1 Network
Strathcona County is pulling back the curtain on an upgrade to its 9-1-1 communications centre, put into operation on October 26, 2023. It is the first in all of Canada
Edmonton Police Seek Witnesses to Coliseum LRT Platform Assault
A 55-year-old-woman remains in critical condition after police say she was attacked by two pre-teen girls while waiting for a train at the Coliseum LRT platform on Sunday, November 26,
Edmonton Driver of Stolen Vehicle Involved in LRT Hit and Run, Literally
The driver of a stolen vehicle was captured on video after hitting a Valley Line LRT in southeast Edmonton, upon which time they got out of the vehicle, and literally
Edmonton Gang Suppression Team seize two handguns
The Edmonton Police Service Gang Suppression Team arrested two male suspects with handguns. On November 18, officers with the team were in the area of 64 Street and Roper Road
Fort Saskatchewan Author Becomes Amazon Best Seller
Just days after releasing her first book, local author Lana Santana is already an Amazon bestseller. Santana’s book, ‘Heartache & Lemonade‘ is a poetry collection that she wrote during the
Morinville Fatal Crash on Highway 28
Morinville RCMP responded to a fatal crash on Highway 28 earlier today. The crash happened near Township Road 552 just before 7:30 a.m. When emergency crews arrived, they tended to
Brief lockdown at West Edmonton Mall after gun sighting
There was a brief lockdown at West Edmonton Mall on Saturday. At around 2:30 p.m., police responded to a weapons complaint at the mall where a man was reportedly seen
Edmonton Police Kill Knife-Wielding Man; ASIRT Investigates
Edmonton Police shot a knife-wielding man to death around of 111 Street and 100 Avenue downtown Edmonton on Sunday night. At around 8:33 p.m., police responded to reports of a
Argument Leads to Shooting Death at Sunchild Gas Station
Alberta RCMP is investigating a shooting at the Sunchild First Nation Gas Station that killed a man. Police said the shooter and the victim were arguing before the trigger was
Gallery: Santa Claus Parade Snowless in Fort Saskatchewan
The streets of downtown Fort Saskatchewan were lined with people on Saturday for the annual Santa Claus Parade. Around 30 floats from different organizations and businesses throughout the city were
Edmonton police looking for vehicle in fatal hit-and-run
Edmonton police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that took the life of a cyclist on Friday afternoon. Just after 12 p.m. officers responded to a hit and run in the
Northern Lights show to hit area this weekend
A spectacular northern lights show may be coming to the area this weekend. A geomagnetic storm on the surface of the sun from earlier this week has led to the
Edmonton Police release more images of a missing teenage girl.
Edmonton Police have released two more images of a missing teenage girl. 16-year-old Juannita Calliou was reported missing on October 10. She was last seen near the Hope Mission on
Strathcona County considers introducing Remembrance Day crosswalk
Some Remembrance Day themed crosswalks could be making their way into Strathcona County. During the council meeting on November 28, Ward 1 Councillor Robert Parks brought forward the idea to
Devon councillor in jail for threats and harassment
A councillor in the town of Devon has been sentenced to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges of criminal harassment and uttering threats. Anita Fisher, who was
Leduc man charged in drug trafficking investigation
Leduc RCMP have arrested and charged a man following a drug trafficking investigation. Back in July police began their investigation in the Leduc area. Months later, in September, police conducted
Santa Parade returns to Fort Saskatchewan
The Santa Parade is coming back to Fort Saskatchewan this weekend. Hosted by the Fort Saskatchewan and District Chamber of Commerce, the parade will be circling the downtown core on
Former piano teacher found guilty of sexual assault
A former piano teacher from Edmonton has been found guilty on two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual interference. 65-year-old Daniel Chong was convicted on Tuesday at
Man charged in Leduc bicycle thefts
Leduc RCMP have charged a 24-year-old man with possession of stolen property in connection to a string of bike thefts from earlier this month. On November 27 police received two
Famoso St. Albert reopens after months of renovations
Famoso returned to St. Albert earlier this week. This authentic Neapolitan pizza joint had a brief ribbon cutting ceremony after months of being under renovations. “We made it smaller and
Four teen girls rescued from sex trafficking, three teens charged
Four teenage girls have been rescued following a months-long investigation into human trafficking in Edmonton. According to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing
Dow Canada building $11.5 billion carbon neutral project near Fort Saskatchewan
Dow Canada has announced that construction will begin on a $11.5 billion carbon neutral project near Fort Saskatchewan next year. The project, with help from the provincial and federal government,
Canada and Google reach deal over Bill C-18
The Canadian Government has made a deal with Google over the Online New Act. The Online News Act, also called Bill C-18, was passed in June and required tech giants
Charges laid in deaths of EPS officers
A 19-year-old has been charged following an investigation into the deaths of two EPS officers. On March 16, 2023, Constable Brett Ryan and Constable Travis Jordan were killed while responding
Heavy police presence in St. Albert
St Albert RCMP are advising the public of a heavy police presence. Officers are currently on the scene of a police incident on Whitehall Crescent. Although the incident is contained
Alberta Announces $35B Carbon Capture Incentive Program; Dow Canada On Board
The province of Alberta has announced a $35 billion dollar incentive program that aims to help big industry in the construction of new carbon capture utilization and storage projects over
The Last of Us named “largest” series filmed in Canada
The Last of Us has been named the largest series ever filmed in Canada. According to Oxford Economics, $141 million was spent in Alberta during the filming of the show’s
Dow’s annual grants support local groups
Several community groups are getting a helping hand from Dow Canada this year. Dow Canada has announced that they’ll be supplying $294,235 in grants to local community groups as part
Edmonton approves 6.6% property tax increase
Edmonton city council has approved a 6.6 per cent tax increase for properties in 2024. Initially city administrators suggested a 7.09 per cent increase for the upcoming four-year budget. However,
Anthony Henday Drive wraps up southwest expansion
Construction on the expansion of the southwest portion of Anthony Henday Drive is finally finishing up. Recent weeks have shown construction winding down as railings have been installed alongside an
Josephburg Choral Society bringing Christmas show to Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan
The Josephburg Choral Society is bringing a holiday show to the area next month. On December 3rd, the Josephburg Men’s Chorus and Bells in Harmony will be performing their show
Heavy police presence in Sherwood Park as residents asked to avoid area
There was a heavy police presence in Sherwood Park last night, according to Strathcona County RCMP. Just after 11:30 p.m., police were on scene in the Mills Haven neighbourhood, near
Firefighters respond to vehicle fire on Highway 15
There was a vehicle fire on Highway 15 over the weekend. Just before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday evening, witnesses noticed the burning vehicle on the shoulder of the highway. The
Gallery: Lights Up! in Fort Saskatchewan
Fort Saskatchewan’s annual Lights Up! holiday celebration happened at City Hall on Friday. Starting at 5:15, there was plenty of activities, both indoor and outdoor. Outside there was fire pits
Leduc RCMP Warn of Rise of ‘Emergency Scam’ Fraud
You get a call late at night. The voice on the other end sounds panicked. “Grandma, please help. I need money right now, or else the police say I’m
Man dead after crash near Anthony Henday Drive
A 24-year-old man is dead after a crash in Edmonton on Sunday morning. Just before 5 a.m., Edmonton police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash in the area of
St. Albert Shelter in Place Order Result of Gun Fire Late Friday Night
The Mounties were called to a home on Amber Cresent, near Herbert Road and Akins Drive, in St. Albert on Friday, November 24, at 11:42 p.m., due to reports of
Leduc RCMP asking community to give them ‘the bird’
Leduc RCMP are asking people to give them the bird for a good cause this holiday season. However, they’re not talking about the one finger salute, they’re talking about turkeys.
All of the holiday events going on this weekend
There are a ton of holiday events going on in the area this weekend. Here is everything you need to know about this weekend’s holiday celebrations: Fort Saskatchewan – Lights
EPS lay charges in death of missing man
Edmonton police have charged a man and woman in relation to the death of a missing man. On January 7, 2020, EPS issued a news release looking for help locating
Stuff A Cruiser coming to Leduc to support local food bank
Leduc RCMP are stuffing cruisers and tow trucks to support the Leduc & District Food Bank. The event is going down on December 2 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Man charged in four St. Albert break and enters
A Wetaskiwin man is being charged for string of break and enters that happened in St. Albert in November. On November 12, St. Albert RCMP responded to an incident at
Captive Swap between Israel and Hamas Begins; CEO of Jewish Federation of Edmonton Hopeful yet Concerned
A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, allowing for an exchange of Israeli hostages in return for Palestinian detainees. The pause in hostilities also allows for humanitarian aid
Fort Saskatchewan astronaut taking mission to International Space Station
An astronaut born in Fort Saskatchewan is making a trip for the International Space Station. Joshua Kutryk has been assigned for a six-month mission to the International Space Station in
Alberta banning photo radar on Anthony Henday Drive
The Province of Alberta have extended their freeze on new photo radar for another year. The freeze began back in 2019 but has been extended multiple times. On top of
Edmonton police looking for bank robbery suspect
Edmonton Police Service is looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a bank robbery. On November 8 just after 4:30 p.m., a man entered the Servus Credit Union
Leduc RCMP investigate theft of memorial plaques
Leduc RCMP are investigating the theft of seven bronze plaques that were stolen from memorial benches. The thefts happened around Telford Lake, with the most recent theft between November 10
Two suspects rob Redwater liquor store
Redwater RCMP are looking to identify two suspects in a recent liquor store robbery. On November 17, police responded to a panic alarm at a liquor store on 49 street.
Edmontonians With Ties to Israel and Palestine Optimistic About Ceasefire
While a short-term ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been delayed by one day until Friday, the terms of the deal will allow for a four day pause from hostilities
Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank Dealing with Greater Need for Christmas Hamper Program
The Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank has offered some troubling statistics highlighting that more people need support this year versus last year. Applications to the Christmas hamper program jumped by almost
Charges withdrawn in Fort Saskatchewan arson case
Charges have been withdrawn in an arson case that happened in Fort Saskatchewan earlier this year. On February 5, police responded to a fire at a dental clinic and daycare
RCMP in Saskatchewan Search for Missing Teen With Ties to Edmonton
The Mounties in Battlefords, Saskatchewan seek information about a missing 13-year-old boy with ties to Edmonton. Nash Moosomin was last seen in North Battleford the week of November 6, police
Two dead after Rainbow Bridge crash at U.S-Canada border
Some updates have come out surrounding the explosion at Rainbow Bridge near the U.S-Canada border on Wednesday. The explosion happened just before 11:30 a.m. on the United States side of
New images released of missing Edmonton teenager
Edmonton Police have released three new images of a missing teenage girl. 16-year-old Juannita Calliou was reported missing on October 10. She was last seen on Whyte Avenue on October
Several killed in explosion at US-CAN border
Several people have been killed in a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge, with government officials treating the incident as terror related. Several U.S border crossings in Niagara Falls are closed
Edmonton Police looking to identify robbery suspect
Edmonton Police Service are looking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a recent bank robbery. The robbery happened on October 30 at a bank in the Walker
New $85 million Misericordia Hospital Emergency Department Opens
Northwest Edmonton residents will enjoy more robust hospital services at Misericordia Hospital, as a brand new, $85 million, 5,000 square metre, emergency department is opened today. The Covenant Health-operated hospital
RCMP Charge Trevor Chykerda, 32, with Attempted Murder following Shooting That Triggered Shelter in Place Order
The Mounties have charged Trevor Chykerda, a 32-year-old man of Fort Saskatchewan, with attempted murder following a shooting on Sunday that triggered police to order residents of the Pineview area
Wataskiwin RCMP Probe ‘Suspicious’ Fires Occurring Within 24hr; in Close Proximity
The Mounties in Wataskiwin, Alta, are investigating three separate fires the force has deemed, “suspicious,” due to the proximity relative to one another in time and location. “RCMP believe that
Mounties ID Derek Westling, 37, as Ponoka, Alta Homicide Victim; Release Images of Suspect’s Truck
The Alberta RCMP have identified a man killed in Ponoka, Alta, South of Edmonton, as 37-year-old Derek Westling. Police found his body on November 10 in his home on 57
Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur thanks RCMP; Residents Following Shelter in Place Order
After a tense mid-morning and early afternoon in Fort Saskatchewan on Sunday, the mayor of the city, Gale Katchur, is thanking the Mounties for their hard work and thanking citizens
Health Canada Issues Recall for Sliced Fruit; May be Contaminated
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for several brands and packaging variations of fresh sliced fruit sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories, because
RCMP end Fort Saskatchewan Shelter in Place; ‘Situation Has Stabilised’
The Mounties have ended a shelter in place order in Fort Saskatchewan after a situation with an armed and dangerous man carrying two guns in the Pineview area of Fort
Hosting Ukrainians Fort Saskatchewan Holding Fundraiser Saturday at Legacy Jewellers
A local group of volunteers, on a mission to help Ukrainian’s fleeing the ongoing Russian invasion resettle in Fort Saskatchewan, will hold a fundraiser on Saturday from 10 a.m. until
Man, 64, Struck and Killed by Freight Train in Edmonton
A 64-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a freight train in East Edmonton on Monday before 10:30 p.m. In a news release, Edmonton Police describe the man
Elk Island National Park warns visitors: stay at least 100m from bison
Elk Island National Park is warning visitors about safe bison viewing habits: if you’re inside your vehicle and a bison appears within 100 metres of where you’re parked or driving,
RCMP investigate Strathcona County stabbing; believe suspect died in single vehicle crash on the Henday
While the investigation continues, the RCMP believes the suspect wanted in connection to a stabbing is dead. Today, at 5:17 a.m., emergency medical services transported the victim, a 44-year-old woman,
Leduc county man faces manslaughter charge in connection to death of 5-year-old foster child
The Mounties have charged Darren Gardner, a 47-year-old man from Leduc County, with manslaughter in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy in his custody as a ward in
St. Albert RCMP probe armed robbery of Century Casino
The Mounties are investigating the armed robbery of Century Casino on 24 Boudreau Road in St. Albert. “At around 3:48 p.m. on [Sunday] November 12, a lone male came into
Avalanche in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park kills Squamish, B.C. man, 29.
A 29-year-old man from Squamish, B.C. is dead after being buried in an avalanche at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park on Saturday before 3:15 p.m. Kananasksis emergency first responders reported to
Mounties investigate homicide in Ponoka, Alta
On Friday, the RCMP discovered the body of a man in his home on 57 Avenue in Ponoka, Alta, South of Edmonton. “After an initial investigation, RCMP are treating the
BGC Fort Saskatchewan to host youth talent show
Time to let those talents shine at the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Saskatchewan’s, all-time first, youth talent show on December 5 at 6:00 p.m. If you – or
Mounties and Zebra Centre partner for Internet safety talk
Leduc RCMP and the Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre are teaming up to talk with parents and guardians about protecting minors from becoming the victims of Internet crimes. The
EPS publish images of suspects and vehicle in murder of Harpreet Uppal and son
Edmonton Police have published an image and security camera video of the suspects in the shooting death of Harpreet Uppal and his 11-year-old son. The shooting occurred Thursday, November 9,
Lite Up the Nite Returns to Morinville
The annual Lite Up the Nite Christmas festival returns to Morinville later this month. Between November 24 and 26, this three-day event celebrates family, community, and the holiday season. Some
Twice But Nice presents cheque to Furniture Bank
Twice But Nice presented a cheque to the Fort Saskatchewan Furniture Bank earlier today. At noon, members from both organizations met at Fort Saskatchewan’s Nourishment Centre for the presentation. Barb
Update on father-son shooting in Edmonton
There’s been an update on the shooting in Edmonton that ended with a father and son being killed. Harp Uppal and his 11-year-old son were shot and killed near a
The Fugitives perform Vimy Ridge tribute show at Shell Theatre
The Fugitives are bringing the memory of Vimy Ridge to the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan this weekend. On November 12, The Fugitives will be performing Ridge, their theatre
Local charity looking for game consoles and volunteers
A local charity is looking to help others in need this holiday season by giving away game consoles. Jasen Kerr got the idea for Jay’s Charity when he was in
Everything Remembrance Day going on this weekend
This weekend marks one of the most solemn days in Canadian history – Remembrance Day. November 11 was the day the First World War ended, and for the last 104
