Niton Junction

• Missing swimmer found dead 4 days after vanishing in McLeod River near Edson

  The man was swimming in the McLeod River near Edson when he was swept downstream Wednesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• 2 people charged in Edson vehicle dealership fires, Whitecourt pet store blaze and other arsons

  Two people have been charged in a spree of arsons west of Edmonton, including two fires that damaged vehicle dealerships in the town of Edson and one that destroyed a pet store in Whitecourt.

  Crime

  Mar 4, 2020
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• Man injured in armed robbery near Edson

  A central Alberta man suffered serious injuries after an armed robbery near Edson, Alta. last Saturday.

  Crime

  Nov 8, 2017
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• Tornado touched down in central Alberta Sunday: Environment Canada

  Late Monday afternoon, Environment Canada confirmed a tornado did in fact touch down northeast of Edson, Alta. over the weekend.

  Weather

  Aug 22, 2016
• Suspected auto thief hides in tree in attempt to evade Alberta RCMP

  A man accused of ramming a police cruiser during a 100-kilometre chase appears to have marked a first for a central Alberta RCMP detachment by hiding in a tree to elude capture.

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2015
• Stone spills as train derails west of Edmonton

  A train derailed near the Alberta community of Niton Junction Monday night.

  Dec 30, 2014