Hwy 2: North of Hwy 11A Red Deer
Edmonton

RCMP advise of extremely poor driving conditions

Police are advising against motorists using the QE2 between Edmonton and Calgary due to extreme weather conditions.  Alberta RCMP have issued a tow ban on the QE2 between Edmonton and Blackfalds. Reduced visibility and slippery sections have resulted in extremely

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City of Edmonton cold weather extreme temperature
Edmonton

Extreme Weather Alert Issued

The City of Edmonton is activating its extreme weather response to help keep vulnerable Edmontonians safe during the cold weather expected in the coming days. The response starts on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9 a.m., and is expected to end

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada

Bad Monday for Prime Minister Trudeau

It’s never a good day when you’re the Prime Minister of a country and your Minister of Finance publicly resigns the morning she was expected to deliver the fall economic statement. It’s even worse when the public resignation letter includes

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Edmonton

Wanna be the mayor?

If your lifelong dream is to be the big boss (or littler bosses) of Edmonton City Council or influence young minds as a trustee for Edmonton Public Schools or Edmonton Catholic Separate School Division, there is a virtual info session you

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Canada-US Border
Alberta

Alberta secures border with United States

Alberta’s government is taking swift action that will curb illegal border activities and strengthen the nation’s border security. New measures will immediately crack down on illegal migrants and drug trafficking across the border. A new Interdiction Patrol Team (IPT) will

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Cell phones.
Sherwood Park/Strathcona

RCMP warn public of speeding ticket scam

The RCMP across Alberta wish to warn the public about a text message scam involving speeding tickets. The scam involves the target receiving a text message stating that their vehicle has been detected exceeding the speed limit and has a

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Rachel Notley resigns as MLA
Edmonton

Former Alberta Premier steps down

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley announced today that she will be resigning her seat as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona effective December 30, 2024. In her post to her Facebook page, she wrote: I write with mixed feelings to announce that today

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Fort Saskatchewan

Serious Collision closes SB Highway 21 in Fort Saskatchewan

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have closed Highway 21 southbound from Wilshire Boulevard to Range Road 231/Township Road 542 in Fort Saskatchewan as a result of a serious collision involving a gravel truck and an SUV around 4:30pm today. Traffic signals were

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