Alberta News

Edmonton

• Series of significant earthquakes reported in Northern Alberta

  According to Earthquakes Canada, two 5.2-magnitude quakes and a 5.8-magnitude quake were reported Tuesday

• Alberta Premier tells Arctic Winter Games committee to reconsider vaccine mandate

  "The AWGIC will no longer require participating athletes, coaches, managers, mission staff, and others to be fully vaccinated to be part of the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games, If, however, any jurisdiction wishes to enforce its own requirements including other health measures related to COVID-19, the AWGIC will respect their autonomy as a team decision.”

• City Of Edmonton Begins Budget Talks

  City council begins deliberating on the budget on Thursday, and over 170 people were eager to share their ideas for the city's money.

• City of Edmonton starts extreme weather response

  The city started its extreme weather response at 8 a.m. on Tuesday to keep vulnerable Edmontontians safe durign this cold snap.

• Old Farmer's Almanac releases Christmas Day forecast ahead of winter's arrival on December 21st

  Across Canada, snow will be on the ground (or at least in the air) for Christmas Day on the Prairies, Southern BC, Yukon, NWT

• Low-income seniors, ACFB and AISH recipients to receive an increase in Benefits

  “Nowhere is the need for help more urgent then for those on fixed incomes. Albertans like low-income seniors and AISH recipients, have limited flexibility to adapt to pricing increases and right now they are being steadily squeezed as inflation continues to eat away at their spending power,” said Premier Daniel Smith

• AHS takes toy donations instead of cash for parking tickets

  Donations can be dropped at any AHS parking office

• Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigating Bomb Threat

  Mounties in northern Alberta established a containment zone around the government centre in downtown Fort McMurray Monday following a bomb threat.

• Oil Kings partnering with United Way's Coats for Kids and Families program

  The Edmonton Oil Kings are pleased to announce that they will once again be partnering with United Way's Coats for Kids and Families program.

• Senior killed in crash on Friday in Westlock County

  One person is dead after a crash on Friday in Westlock County.

• Calgary Stampede's 2023 First Nations Princess crowned

  Alayiah Wolf Child was awarded the title out of three finalists

• Alberta RCMP Charge Canada Post employee who allegedly stole 500 items

  "If you're planning a holiday or are unable to retrieve your mail, have someone pick up your mail for you or use Canada Post's Hold Mail service. Deposit your outgoing mail close to the scheduled pickup time posted on the mailbox."

• Construction underway on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

  "Crews are at work preparing the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road for this season. While opening the winter road before Dec. 25 is a priority, there is no guarantee this timeline will be met as the opening depends on weather conditions, ice integrity and the progress crews make ensuring the road is safe"

• Mustard Seed Edmonton's Family Gift Centre accepting donations

  The program allows those experiencing homelessness or living in poverty to purchase toys at a cost of $2 for their young ones, said Katie Kitschke, the organization’s director of housing.

• 28th annual 'Stuff a Bus' campaign returns to help Edmontonians in need

  "We do this because any city of any size depends on empathy and looking out for one another" - Peter Haight, customer engagement of Edmonton Transit Service

• 3D models of Alberta Residential School created by U of C library

  "It's the most important, and the most fulfilling project I've ever been involved in." - Professor Peter Dawson, department head of anthropology and archeology at the University of Calgary.

• "Shred the North" coming to Edmonton

  Everything will be housed within Commonwealth Stadium, December 9-10 

• Truck owner dragged for blocks trying to stop vehicle theft

  If you have any information on the incident please contact the Lac La Biche RCMP

• Edmonton Oilers to host Indigenous Celebration Night

  The Oilers will recognize the culture, talent and creativity of Indigenous communities across Oil Country during Monday's game against the Panther

• Christmas Bureau of Edmonton accepting applications until December 5

  Families and individuals can apply for gift cards, children's toys and food donations

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