Wabamun Lake

• Watercraft inspection at Wabamun Lake helps keep invasive species out of the water

  The Watercraft Inspections Program set up a station at Wabamun Lake, Alta. on Saturday, looking for any potentially invasive species.

  Environment

  Jul 23, 2022
  
• One person dead after boat capsizes on Wabamun Lake

  A Parkland County man died after a boat capsized on Wabamun Lake, Saturday. Alberta's Underwater Rescue Team President advises on boat and water safety and the dangers of the job.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2022
  
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• Body of Edmonton man found in Wabamum Lake

  Divers and sonar were used to search for a young Edmonton man who disappeared while swimming at Wabamun Lake Friday evening.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2021
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• RCMP issue warning after 2 vehicles break through ice at Wabamun Lake

  RCMP have issued a warning after two vehicles fell through the ice on a lake west of Edmonton over the weekend. 

  Weather

  Feb 1, 2021
• TransAlta to stop mining coal at Highvale near Edmonton, stop using coal in Canada

  TransAlta chief executive Dawn Farrell says the closing will come four years ahead of its original off-coal schedule for the mine near Edmonton.

  Environment

  Nov 4, 2020
• Blue-green algae warning in effect for areas of Wabamun Lake

  Anyone who comes into contact with or drinks water with blue-green algae may come down with several symptoms including rash and sore throat.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2020
• Coronavirus: Alberta Parks staff verbally abused for enforcing social distancing measures

  Several popular Alberta attractions have seen overcrowding in recent weeks during warm weather.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2020
• Hundreds brave the cold to ice fish at Wabamun Lake

  The Alberta Conservation Association organizes several Kids Can Catch events every year across the province.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2018
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• RCMP truck rammed while transporting prisoner west of Edmonton

  A woman is facing several charges after an RCMP vehicle was rammed on New Year's Day while taking a prisoner from a community in Parkland County to the police station.

  Crime

  Jan 4, 2018
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• NDP MP to introduce bill putting rail oil shipments under same scrutiny as pipelines

  Linda Duncan, the federal NDP transport critic, unveiled plans Wednesday to introduce a bill aimed at improving safety regulations for shipping oil and gas by rail across Canada.

  Environment

  Aug 3, 2016