Kendrah Wong should be planning her son’s birthday party. Kache Grist was supposed to turn 12 on May 8. Instead, Wong is preparing a funeral for her only child after he was killed by two large dogs Monday in Edmonton. globalnews.ca/news/10404100/…

*slams laptop shut until Monday*

This story was so hard to write but I’m so thankful that the family has allowed me to tell a bit more about Karter’s story. The kind kid who loved the Oilers. Even in death he helped other kids: globalnews.ca/news/10433770/…

Happy Birthday, Benny Boy! You would have been 8 years old today. I don’t have the words to describe how much I miss you. For Ben’s birthday, please consider making a donation in any amount to the Ben Stelter Foundation. benstelterfoundation.crowdchange.ca/53889 #FightLikeBen #oilers #yeg

If there's 3 minutes of Alberta Politics you should watch today, this is it. Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 delivered an unforgiving summary of the state of Alberta Politics that every Albertan should hear. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

As Game 7 arrives, A word from fans we spoke to in the moments after Game 3. #LetsGoOilers

ily, Edmonton Oilers

“We’re hopeful that anyone who may have information pertaining to Nicole’s disappearance might feel more comfortable now reaching out to police." - Det. Bryan Macauley' Edmonton Police renew calls for information in homicide of Nicole Frenchman, 23 aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

New photos from Jasper National Park, Parks Canada show just how close the fire is to the beloved townsite. The big blaze is 8km away, the smaller one 5km. 9 choppers, 260 people working on it. 245 people evac’d from backcountry. Rain in the forecast but might not be enough. #abfire #yeg #Jasper

We’re so lucky to have such dedicated journalists & photogs keeping us updated. Thinking of all the people doing the absolute most to keep us informed 🤍

“400-foot flames in the park” is insane.

Received a request to share this info about a mental health support, and I’m happy to do it. I know firsthand how major wildfires can impact a person’s mind, even if you don’t realize the trauma and stress at the time. So it’s important to look after it. Kids Help Phone

Little Red River Cree Nation was hit especially hard by last years wildfires. Fox Lake, an isolated community part of LRRCN, lost more than 100 houses & 200 structures. Now, only a year later, residents are reliving that same nightmare again.

NEWS: A teenager who participated in a deadly swarming attack on an Edmonton high school student — but did not land any blows on the victim — will serve four months in jail plus a period of supervision edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/fou…

I met Allison E. Lang 2 years ago when her sitting volleyball team was training in #yeg. If you've never seen the sport, I highly recommend tuning in to watch Lang & Team Canada at the Paralympics. It's fast-paced, exciting & insanely cool. Good luck, 🇨🇦! edmonton.ctvnews.ca/i-m-healing-a-…

I started this investigation almost exactly year ago, a few months before leaving the news industry. I'm so incredibly happy to see it completed & out in the world. A powerhouse story by Nicole Weisberg edmonton.ctvnews.ca/man-accused-of…

Sifted through more than 500 pages of FOIP docs to learn about worker exposures at Edmonton Public Schools. About 150 pages of additional legal documents were removed as is allowed under the act. Details: edmonton.ctvnews.ca/more-than-a-do… #yeg #asbestos

For Ben 💙🧡

This sucks. Local stations in smaller communities are not only a vital source of information, but also launch pads for journalists starting their careers. Stories will be lost. Voices won't be heard. Opportunities will be missed. Supporting local journalism is so important.