Bus driver arrested for suspected impaired driving at Graminia School in Parkland County
A bus driver at a school southwest of Edmonton was arrested for allegedly being impaired on the job on Monday. Continue reading
Parkland County
Crews respond to fire at farm in Parkland County; no injuries reported
The call came in at 7:30 a.m., for what was described as a “very visual fire” that commuters could easily see from Highway 16. Continue reading
Murder charge laid in death of Kelowna woman found west of Edmonton
A Spruce Grove man has been charged with murder after the body of a Kelowna woman was found just north of the city in Parkland County. Continue reading
Friends searching for answers after B.C. woman killed in Parkland County, Alta.
More than a week after the body of Saladina Vivancos was found near Spruce Grove, her friends say they still have no idea what happened to the 33-year-old Kelowna woman. Continue reading
RCMP investigating Parkland County homicide
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Police found a woman had died after they were called to assist EMS with a woman in distress early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Charges laid after ‘unfounded bomb threat’ at Spruce Grove’s Tri Leisure Centre
Charges were laid after RCMP said an “unfounded bomb threat” led to Spruce Grove’s Tri Leisure Centre being evacuated on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17. Continue reading
Prolific puffball: massive mushroom found near Edmonton thanks to wet weather
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
The rain may be putting a damper on the summer plans for many Albertans, but it is proving magical for mushrooms — including near Devon, where a massive puffball has been discovered. Continue reading
Grapefruit-sized hail hammered Spruce Grove as thunderstorm swept across Edmonton region Friday
Environment Canada said the largest hail was reported west of the city in Spruce Grove, where teacup- to grapefruit-sized hail measuring 80 to 102 mm was reported. Continue reading
Edmonton-area farmers unable to harvest crops due to heavy rainfall, unlikely to get second cut
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
In the Edmonton region, 85 per cent of hay that would normally be harvested by this time of year is still in the fields because of the wet weather. Continue reading
U of A Botanic Garden closing early for entry pavilion construction
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden in Devon is closing about six weeks early, on September 3, for construction of a new entry pavilion. Continue reading