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1 year ago

Manslaughter Charge Added to Drowning Death of 5 Year Old at Lake Wabamun.

The woman charged in connection with the drowning of a five-year-old girl at Wabamun Lake has now been charged with Manslaughter. Mary Quinn, aged 35 of Edmonton was originally charged with failing

Lac Ste Anne County·News

1 year ago

Missing Woman from Alexis First Nation found Deceased

Mayerthorpe RCMP have announced that Karen Alexis, of the Alexis First Nation has been found deceased. In July of 2024, Police had issued a missing persons report stating that there was at

Alberta Beach·News

1 year ago

Snowmobile Driver Tragically Killed at Alberta Beach SnoMo Days

A serious accident during the annual Alberta Beach Snowmobile Days festival on Lac Ste Anne has claimed the life of one man after the sled he was driving suddenly accelerated and collided

Crime·Lac Ste Anne County·News·Wabamun

1 year ago

Onoway Man Charged After Dramatic High Speed Chase

Jeffery Fendelet of Onoway is behind bars today after a highspeed chase and what appears to be an attempted kidnapping Sunday evening. The events culminated in a large scale RCMP deployment Sunday

Crime·Lac Ste Anne County·News

1 year ago

Man Charged in Stabbing Death on Alexis First Nation

Police took one man in custody Friday after the victim was found stabbed at a residence on the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. Mayerthorpe RCMP responded to a 911 call that reported the

News·Regional·Weather

1 year ago

Highway 43 Described as a Nightmare between Whitecourt and Fox Creek

Heavy snow and blowing winds turned portions of Highway 43 into a skating rink Thursday, with RCMP responding to numerous collisions. The most serious incident appeared to be on Two Creek Hill,

Lac Ste Anne County·News

1 year ago

Friday Morning Fire Destroys County Storage Building and Snow Plow Equipment.

A significant fire broke out at the Lisburn Public Works Yard Friday morning (January 17), destroying the County’s cold storage facility. The structure was used for municipal operations and the storage/housing of

News·Province·Regional

1 year ago

Two Men Found Dead in Ice Fishing Tent in Crow Lake Provincial Park

In what RCMP suspect is a case of carbon monoxide poisoning, two men were found deceased in an ice fishing tent Saturday afternoon ( February 15th ). Just after 4 pm Saturday,

Crime·Lac Ste Anne County·News·Province·Regional

1 year ago

Alberta Justice System Strikes Again as Man Wanted for Murder was Given Minimal Sentence in Mayerthorpe

The man now wanted for the murder of 18-year-old O’Chiese First Nation resident Travis Strawberry is on the run and being sought by the RCMP. Critics argue this is yet another example

Crime·Lac Ste Anne County·News·Onoway

1 year ago

Attempted ATM Theft Thwarted by Onoway Man

When Stan Orlowski woke up just after 3:30 a.m. last night to noise outside on the street, little did he expect to see three men attempting to steal the ATM from the

Alberta Beach·Lac Ste Anne County

1 year ago

Clarifying the New Fibre Optic in Alberta Beach

With questions being raised about the promotion of a new fiber optic company setting up in Alberta Beach, some residents have expressed concerns regarding the nature of the program and the Village’s

Crime·Lac Ste Anne County·News

1 year ago

Murder Proceedings to Be Moved to Alexis Courthouse

The man being held in connection with the death of 28 year old Elzeare Cardinal has has his court date adjourned to March 20th, where proceedings will move to the Court house

Crime·News·Province

1 year ago

Youth Charged in Attack on Woman at Long Island Lake Granted Bail Despite Crown’s Opposition

A youth facing charges connected to the violent assault of an 18-year-old woman near Long Island Lake, near Westlock, has been granted bail. The attack, which occurred in September 2024, left the

Business·News·Regional

1 year ago

Peavey Mart in Spruce Grove Latest Retail Casualty

Once a rural Alberta institution, Peavey Mart has announced that it is seeking creditor protection and is closing all of its Canadian stores coast to coast, including their store in Spruce Grove.

Business·News·Province·Provincial·Wabamun

1 year ago

UPC Reversal of Coal Mining Moratorium Not Expected to Change Fate of Wabamun’s Highvale Mine

To a mix of reaction, the UPC announced that the province is lifting the 2022 moratorium on new coal exploration and development, paving the way for a multitude of new projects in

Crime·News·Sunday Morning Edition Exclusive

1 year ago

Questions Remain Unanswered After Release of Final Report on RCMP’s Mass Casualty Investigation.

AB Post Exclusive Sunday Feature – In April 2020, in the first weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, the most lethal mass shooting in Canadian civilian history unfolded over 13 terrible hours in

Business·Province·Science

1 year ago

70 Billion AI Data Center to Be Built in Northern Alberta

Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary has unveiled plans to fund and develop what he claims will be the world’s largest artificial intelligence data center. Dubbed Wonder Valley, the project is set to be

Crime·News

1 year ago

Questions Why Sex Predator Wanted on Child Porn Charges Released on Bail

Critics are questioning how a man known for disappearing on police was granted bail in 2022 when an investigation revealed he was in possession of child pornography for the purpose of publishing,

Danielle Smith Spends Weekend at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Amid Tariff Trade Tensions

In a bid to navigate intensifying trade tensions between Canada and the United States, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently traveled to Mar-a-Lago, the Florida estate of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The high-profile

1 year ago

Business·News·Politics·Province

Auto Theft on the Rise in Lac Ste Anne County

Over the past two weeks, RCMP across Alberta have responded to 219 vehicle thefts, including three in our local area—one in Alberta Beach, one in the Rich Valley area, and one in

1 year ago

Crime·Lac Ste Anne County·News

House Fire Claims the Life of One Individual

LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY, Alberta — A devastating house fire east of Onoway on January 8 has claimed the life of one individual, local authorities confirmed. Despite the response from Lac Ste.

1 year ago

Lac Ste Anne County·News·Regional

Growing Concerns for Alberta Economy Over Threat of Trump Tariffs

Few provinces stand to feel the economic impact of America tariffs than Alberta. With the oil field already having a lack luster year in fiscal performance from 2024, the threat of Trump

1 year ago

Government·News·Politics·Province

Zombie Forest Fires Sparking Winter Forest Fires

A growing crisis in wildfire management has emerged as “zombie fires” smolder beneath the snow, reigniting when conditions permit. These fires, remnants of Alberta’s devastating 2023 wildfire season, challenge conventional firefighting methods

1 year ago

News·Province

Manslaughter Charge Added to Drowning Death of 5 Year Old at Lake Wabamun.

The woman charged in connection with the drowning of a five-year-old girl at Wabamun Lake has now been charged with Manslaughter. Mary Quinn, aged 35 of Edmonton was originally charged with failing

1 year ago

Crime·News·Province·Wabamun

Jasper Fire Relief Buried in Red Tape and Politics

A plan to provide 250 interim homes for residents displaced by the Jasper wildfire, funded by Alberta taxpayers, was initially celebrated as a vital commitment. However, just 10 weeks later, the $112

1 year ago

Federal·Government·News·Province

RCMP Bust Huge Chop Shop in Athabasca County

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Alberta has uncovered a sophisticated and large-scale “chop shop” operation in Athabasca County, leading to the seizure of millions of dollars worth of stolen vehicles

1 year ago

Crime·News

Alberta Nets More than 319 Million in 2024 Lottery Winnings

The year 2024 proved to be extraordinarily lucky for lottery enthusiasts across the Prairie Provinces, with Alberta taking the lead in both the number of winners and total prize money. According to

1 year ago

Entertainment·News

Protecting Your Home Under Canadian Law

Protecting one’s home is a deeply ingrained concern for many homeowners, particularly those living in rural or remote areas where emergency assistance may be delayed. Canadian law provides a framework for self-defense

1 year ago

Crime·Features·National

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