A number of home businesses in Vegreville have decided to host a last minute holiday shopping event they're calling the Jingle and Mingle Customer Appreciation Sale. Organizer for the event Amanda Palsitt says that it's sure to be a fun affair and a chance for those still looking to...

Central Alberta RCMP are warning about a scam involving fake speeding tickets sent via text message. Victims receive a message claiming their vehicle was caught speeding, with a link to pay the fine. Police stress not to click the link or make payments.  RCMP remind the public that government and...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a $29 million plan to create a new sheriff patrol unit to boost security at the Canada-U.S. border. The unit will include 50 sheriffs, 10 cold-weather drones, and four drug detection dogs, expected to be operational early next year.  Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says...

As the holiday season rolls on and with a new year on the horizon, the Town of Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee reflects on the year that was 2024. MacPhee says that there was a lot of work done this year, and that he is proud of this administration and...

The Vegreville Rangers had seven different players light the lamp on Saturday night, helping them to a 9-3 victory over Onion Lake. Landon Olson and Carson Pewarchuk each notched a pair while Cole Checknita, Tysen Tomlinson, Ryker MacPherson, Brody VanEngelen and Hayden Leblanc added singles. Olson says if they can...

If you’ve still got some Christmas shopping to do, you might be able to save a bit of money. Ottawa’s holiday pause on G-S-T and H-S-T takes effect today. The tax will be waived on things like prepared foods, certain snacks and alcoholic drinks. It also applies to kids’ clothing, footwear...