News Stories
Sept 3rd... 7:30PM A Senior has gone missing after leaving Jasper. RCMP are looking for your help.
The latest details on the search for Lyle and Marie Ann McCann
Sept 3rd...Yellowhead MP Rob Merrifield says his party has introduced new regulations on credit card companies to ensure users knew how to better handle their credit
Sept 3rd...4 women journey across province on horseback to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimers society
Sept 3rd...BMO Financial group survey shows more Canadians chose to stay close to home this summer, similar story in the Yellowhead region
Sept 2nd...Labour day weekend is often tragic on Alberta Roads.
Sept 2nd...Prospective candidates for the 2010 municipal election can attend free workshops in Hinton, Grande Cache and Jasper
Sep 2...Grande Cache residents are going to get a chance to preview the recreation center expansion project
Sept 1st....Edson RCMP recover a stolen pick-up truck Tuesday evening.
Sept 1st...RCMP looking for owners of a large quantity of bicycles.
Sept 1st...Edson fire crews called out to an apartment fire alarm Tuesday night.
Sept 1st...Alberta office of Traffic safety urges enthusiasts to be careful as season winds down
Sept 1st...Hinton group looking at bringing Roller derby for adult women to West Yellowhead.
August 31st...Hinton RCMP turn to residents for help in solving a recent quad theft and an attempted assault
Aug 31st...Travis Vader has been officially named a suspect in the Missing McCanns Case
Aug 31st...A community hall East of Edson was left in shambles last week after an act of vandalism.
Aug 30th...The First Day of Kindergarten can be scary, but there are ways to help your child prepare.
Aug 30th...A recent communication failure in Grande Cache has town officials wanting to make sure it won't happen again.
August 28th...Sustainable Resource Development wants public to help make future land decisions by taking survey
August 27th...Elections for Yellowhead County Council are fast approaching and residents interested in running need to begin preparing
August 27th...Festival focusing on raising wildlife awareness gets underway in Jasper
August 27th...Birds Eye View Interpretive park in Grande Cache to officially open Saturday.
Aug 27th...Yellowhead county council has agreed to help fund any fundraising shortfalls for Edson's Galloway Museum.
August 26th...Lance Armstrong cycling through the mountains in an effort to raise money for breast cancer research
August 26th...RCMP say they are still committed to search for Stephanie Stewart who disappeared near Hinton 4 years ago
Aug 26th...Down-time for students meant up-time for contractors improving local school facilities over the summer.
AUG 25th...Deputy fire chief Jim Thompson leaves Hinton after 22 years of fighting fires
August 25th ....Hinton residents are being called on by police to help find a stolen vehicle.
August 25th..."A good time had by all", the words of the spokesperson for Edson's Sidewalk Jamboree which took place on a smoky Main Street over the weekend.
August 25th...As Edson's anti-bullying campaign heads into year two, advocates for the program are praising last year's results.
AUG 24/2010...Universal Environmental Safety services gets EPA approval..waiting on work orders
Aug 24....Rehash of how Edson's Anti-bullying campaign got underway in schools last year.
Aug 24....3 men arrested in Hinton after nail gun used during a robbery Saturday.
More industrial lots could be coming available in Edson
Monday August 23...A partnership agreement between the town of Hinton and K-Lynn Trucking Ltd. is now in place aimed at developing more industrial land.
Monday, August 23...A new rapid response unit is headed to the Edson Fire Department
Aug 20th...Edson's main drag is a bastion of activity thanks to the Sidewalk Jamboree
Aug 20th...If you're concerned about preventing the spread of HIV and STDs, a local non-profit group could use your help.
AUG 20th...Suspected cases of rocks being hurled at moving vehicles has Hinton RCMP looking for help from residents.
August 20th...Main Street in Edson is about to get a make-over in the way of pavement, but it's costing more than anticipated.
AUG 19th... Smoke from BC fires causing some tourists to not take part in scheduled plans
Aug 19th...Edson to start releasing costs of vandalism to tax-payers.
Hinton Pulp and the town of Hinton are working together to ensure the mill remains as competitive as possible.
AUG 18 Court case for two alleged drug criminals held over once again
AUG 18 Hinton RCMP are asking the owners of two large dogs to come forward and claim them
Smoke from Wildfires in B.C. is creeping into the area reducing sight lines .
The Edson Daycare Society is going to have to wait to find out if Edson Town Council will help fund the Society's recovery plan.
Aug 17th...Travis Vader appeared in Edson Provincial Court today.
Aug 17th...A rash of viral meningitis cases has Alberta Health Services cautioning residents.
August 17th...Alberta Fire Crews continue to help fight wildfires in BC.
A silent auction at Wildwood's Fair will raise money to help put food on the tables of hungry families
Edson's Sidewalk Jamboree will take over Main Street this week from Thursday to Saturday
A new performing arts facility is high on the list for Hinton residents, and town officials are working hard to make it a reality.
AUG 14/2010 With summer winding down, its time to start registering kids for school
AUG 13 2010 The Edson Service Canada Centre for Youth may be closed for the season but it is reporting very positive summer job placement numbers.
AUG 13 2010 Expansion project slightly behind schedule but remains on budget
AUG 13 2010 Two day charity event called a big success by organizers
Yellowhead MP Rob Merrifield says local communities shouldn't be affected by stimulus cut-off date.
Municipal elections are just around the corner and the Town of Edson is getting the word out.
It's double the prize money and hopefully double the fun for contestants at this year's Wildwood Fair run by the Ag-Society.
Aug 11 2010 A new regimen is going to be put in place this weekend at the Edson Recycling Depot
The Provincial Government is offering a service to connect unclaimed property with its rightful owner.
AUG 11/2010 Upgrades to the Dr. Duncan Murray Rec center and Bill Thompson arena progressing nicely.
Aug 11/2010 Two families are chosen to live in duplex to be built on Boutin avenue in Hinton.
August 10th.. The World Health Organization says the H1N1 Pandemic has come to a close.
Travis Vader had two more court dates today.
AUG 10 2010 RCMP across Alberta continue to warn residents about a grandparent or emergency cash scam
Hinton's Timberland Liquor Store fell victim to armed robbery on Sunday night.
Aug 9th 2010 Speeding to your destination apparently isn't a good way to be a drug currier.
Edson is going to be the site of the largest Habitat for Humanity project in the country.
Aug 6 2010 1:30PM - BREAKING NEWS Charges have been laid after a body was found in Whitecourt yesterday.
RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in solving a vehicle theft which occurred on Saturday Night.
A new proposal by the Federal conservatives looks to make the lobbying process as transparent as possible
A theft near Hinton has the RCMP asking for help from residents.
August 6th - Smoke from Neighbouring Provinces polluting Yellowhead.
Aug 6 2010 - Jasper town council looking into issue regarding Farmers market business licences
A single vehicle crash forced the RCMP to close Highway 40 as leaking fuel was cleaned-up.
Jasper town council chooses not to give proposed changes to sewer and storm drain bylaw second reading
Yellowhead county parks officials will not get the $570,000 grant they were hoping to allocate towards clearing fire hazards on county campgrounds
The Town of Edson is appealing to residents for their help with the town's centennial festivities.
Hinton RCMP are investigating a fire north of town and are turning to residents for help.
The Canadian Red Cross is looking for help to assist people in Pakistan where flooding has already taken the lives of over 1500 people.
Grande Cache's mayor gives us her thoughts about Deathfest Weekend.
A pair of Hinton men charged in a May drug bust are still waiting to see what their future holds.
The First ever Mad Props Jam in Hinton is set for this weekend outside the Rec. Centre in the Skateboard Park
The Edson Friendship centre is disappointed with their building-partners, The Edson Day Care Society, for removing part-time care from their avaiable programs.
Three missing rafters are found safe after a ride down the McLeod River lasted longer than expected.
A development in Yellowhead County is delayed after concerns are raised by area residents.
Volunteers are needed for a new playground that will be constructed at Grande Cache Lake.
The RCMP Musical Ride comes to Edson and gives local community organisation a salute for their efforts on fighting crime in the Edson area.
Concerns have been raised over some changes at The Edson Early Learning and Child Center while a request for funding has been denied by Yellowhead County
