Wallis Snowdon

Reporter

Wallis Snowdon is a journalist with CBC Edmonton focused on bringing stories to the website and the airwaves. Originally from New Brunswick, Wallis has reported in communities across Canada, from Halifax to Fort McMurray. She previously worked as a digital and current affairs producer with CBC Radio in Edmonton. Share your stories with Wallis at [email protected].

Latest from Wallis Snowdon

Alberta premier promises new process to clamp down on delinquent oil and gas operators

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising new consequences for oil and gas operators who fail to pay their municipal taxes, as delinquent companies continue to fall behind on payments.

13 measles cases confirmed in Alberta, triggering public health warnings

Confirmed cases of measles in the Edmonton region have public health officials issuing a warning about the potential risk of exposure. As of Tuesday, a total of 13 cases have been confirmed in the province, including two in the Edmonton zone.

Northern Alberta daycare on probation after inspections reveal multiple infractions

A northern Alberta daycare has been placed on probation following a string of infractions, including allegations staff were inappropriately punishing children in their care. 

Mother of Edmonton homicide victim feels blindsided as accused killer granted bail

Collin Boucher-Gionet, 34, charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains in the death of Aylissa Rovere, the girlfriend who was trying to leave him, has been granted release on house arrest. 

Alberta government to press ahead with response to U.S. tariffs, says Premier Danielle Smith

Smith told an audience of municipal leaders Friday that the trade war with the United States is creating an "administrative and technical nightmare" for many Alberta businesses and exporters.

RCMP now formally investigating allegations against Alberta Health Services

Alberta RCMP are now formally investigating allegations of political pressure and potential conflicts of interest surrounding procurement practices at Alberta Health Services.

$9,000 fine for coal mine leak into Alberta river a 'slap on the wrist,' critics say

The Alberta Energy Regulator is facing criticism after it fined a mining company $9,000 for releasing coal-contaminated waste into a major tributary to the Peace River.

Engine failure caused fatal crash of helicopter involved in wildfire fight in northern Alberta

Pilot on helicopter equipped with a suspended water bucket had been dispatched to douse the flames of a wildfire burning northeast of the Peace River Airport. 

Man convicted of 1987 Edmonton murder granted new trial

The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for an Edmonton man convicted in the killing of a 34-year-old woman who disappeared from the city in 1987.

RCMP cleared in death of central Alberta man shot at home during mental health crisis

An RCMP officer who fatally shot a Red Deer, Alta., man who was experiencing a mental health crisis in the basement of his home has been cleared of wrongdoing in the death.