The Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) has been implemented across the emergency response departments in the Town of Edson. The town says it is now fully transitioned to AFRRCS, with all portable and mobile radios acquired, programmed, installed and operational across Fire Services, Enforceme...

The Edson RCMP are seeking community input on the detachment's policing priorities for 2026-2027. On March 11 at 7 p.m., the detachment is hosting a Town Hall meeting at the Edson Friendship Centre (5023 3 Avenue), where S/Sgt Christian Delisle invites the community to share their thoughts on local enforcement. The mee...

The Whitecourt Wolverines shutout the Grande Prairie Storm 2-0 on March 3. There was no scoring and no penalties in period one. Then, just 37 seconds into the second frame, Xander Schulte netted one for Whitecourt. He was assisted by Brendan Ruskowski and Spencer Claerhout for his 10th goal of the season. At 7:23, Jale...

Ella Langley and Megan Moroney are side by side at the top of the Billboard charts! In the nearly 70-year history of Billboard's two biggest charts, there has never been a moment when two country women held No. 1 simultaneously on the Hot 100 and the Billboard 200. Until now. Ella's single, "Choosin' Texas," ...

Big news in country music - Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins have welcomed their first baby boy!! His name? Brave Elijah Akins. The couple shared that "Brave Elijah Akins was born last week at almost 10 pounds and almost 2 weeks early," adding, "Thank you Jesus this big boy didn't wait another 2 we...

At the end of February, Whitecourt town council received an annual report from the Community Services department and a summary of the Whitecourt Business Market Analysis Attraction and Retention Strategy. According to the 2025 report from Community Services, there were over 186,458 scanned visits at the Allan and Jean ...

A petition to recall Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn Van Dijken has failed after being deemed ineligible. On March 2, Elections Alberta announced that the petition was not received from the applicant by the end of the 90-day canvassing period. It was due on Feb. 23, but was not submitted until the following day, ...

By: Ashley Lavallee-Koenig and Sheldon Spackman A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for two Edmonton residents facing human trafficking allegations at a motel in Fox Creek and gas station in Calmar. Yeon Soo Lee, 56, and Joo Hyup Lee, 27, are scheduled to find out from Aug. 17-21, 2026, in Grande Prairie Court of...

Today, March 2nd, is Luke Combs' birthday... but instead of us giving him a gift, he decided to give one to us! If you're a Luke Combs "Bootslegger" - aka a member of his official fan club - you got a serious surprise. He just dropped a snippet of every unreleased song from his upcoming album, The Way I Am. U...

Woodlands County residents are invited to share their input on 2026-2027 policing priorities for the region. Input will inform the RCMP's Community Policing Plans for the area. An online survey is available until March 9. You can also call 780-778-8400 for more information. Meanwhile, Woodlands County council recently ...