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

Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton prompts calls for tougher combat rules in Alberta

The death of 33-year-old Trokon Dousuah following a charity mixed martial arts bout is raising questions about regulations in place to govern combative sports in Alberta and what changes are needed to maintain fighter safety. 

Death of Edmonton fighter following MMA match to be reviewed by Alberta government

Alberta RCMP are investigating the death of a 33-year-old fighter following a charity combative sports event outside Edmonton on Saturday. The death will also be reviewed by the Alberta government.

26 charges laid after worker trapped, fatally burned inside Edmonton smokehouse

More than a year after a man was trapped and fatally burned inside a south Edmonton smokehouse facility, 26 workplace safety charges have been laid in his death against Sofina Foods Inc., based in Markham, Ont.

Alberta company ordered to abandon wells following months of regulatory failures

An Alberta company has lost the right to manage its own well sites after the provincial regulator ruled the operations pose a safety risk and must be abandoned by the operator. 

Canada's top court overturns acquittals for man accused of selling his spouse for sex

A man acquitted of forcing his wife to have sex with strangers for money in Alberta and Nova Scotia will face a new trial following a decision from Canada's top court.

Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions

An oilsands operator in northern Alberta has been ordered to shut down due to repeated failures to meet its regulatory obligations.

Rollout for new acute care agency delayed as Alberta's health system overhaul continues 

As Alberta continues major surgery on its health-care system, work to establish a new agency in charge of acute care services has fallen behind schedule. 

Edmontonians face mail disruptions as local postal workers walk off the job

Canada Post workers in Edmonton were walking picket lines Friday after the start of a nationwide strike.

Alberta man convicted in deaths of Métis hunters has appeal dismissed by Supreme Court

Canada's top court has declined to hear the appeal of one of two men found guilty in the deaths of two Métis hunters who were shot and killed in northeastern Alberta.

Budget pressures top of mind for Edmonton's new city manager

After serving in the role on an interim basis, Eddie Robar has been named as Edmonton's new city manager. Robar says taking care of the city's finances will be his top priority.