Indigenous tourism in Alberta is set to grow with a $8.85 million boost from the provincial government over five years. The funding, announced at Métis Crossing, will support Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) in developing and promoting Indigenous tourism experiences. ITA CEO Shae Bird highlighted growing attractions like the Blackfoot...

The Alberta government is asking Ottawa to pay its costs incurred while handling the Jasper wildfire.  The province's minister of public safety and emergency services, Mike Ellis, says the national park's superintendent has responsibility for all emergency decisions in the park and the townsite, leaving little chance for Alberta to...

A two-vehicle collision on Highway 41 on October 3 resulted in minor injuries to the occupants of both vehicles. Bonnyville RCMP responded to the crash around 3 p.m., about 30 km south of Bonnyville. One vehicle ended up in a slough after an SUV veered into the oncoming lane,...

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Vegreville and the County of Minburn. Strong winds, with gusts up to 90 km/h are expected early this evening as showers move through the area. Winds will weaken as the evening progresses. Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and...

A 27-year-old Cold Lake man is facing charges after police responded to a call about an alleged impaired driver east of Bonnyville on October 2. The driver was initially found passed out in his vehicle but took off erratically when approached by a witness. RCMP located the vehicle, and...

A man is dead, and another is facing a second-degree murder charge following a shooting on Frog Lake First Nation on October 1. Elk Point RCMP responded to a call at 7:30 p.m. and found Kevin Buffalo, 36, who was declared dead at the scene. Gerald Lagimodiere, 22, has...