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 wallis.snowdon@cbc.ca.

Latest from Wallis Snowdon

Supreme Court restores sentence for man who abused student at Alberta school for boys

Canada's highest court has restored a six-year prison sentence for a former headmaster who sexually assaulted a student at an Alberta boarding school for boys.

Catholic leaders in Edmonton reflect on legacy of Pope Francis

Catholic leaders in Edmonton are reflecting on the legacy of Pope Francis, a progressive pontiff who made an indelible mark on the faithful in Alberta.

13 charges laid in death of worker at Grande Prairie lumber mill

Thirteen charges have been laid in the death of a man who was fatally injured on the job at a Grande Prairie lumber mill in the winter of 2023. 

Edmonton man accused of killing girlfriend had allegedly harmed her before. Her father is calling for change

Drew Moore has a history of violence against Erin Kern, 30, who was found dead in her Strathearn home in February. Moore, 36, is charged with second-degree murder in the killing.

Liberals drop Rod Loyola as Edmonton candidate with less than a month to go before polls open

The Liberals have dropped Rod Loyola as an Edmonton-area candidate in the federal election race, the latest dismissed from party ranks since the campaign began.

Alberta seeks judicial review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 Edmonton murder

Attorney General Mickey Amery is calling for a judicial review after federal Justice Minister Arif Virani ordered a new trial for Roy Allan Sobotiak, convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Susan Kaminsky 38 years ago. Kaminsky's body has never been found.

Obsidian artifacts unearthed in Alberta offer new clues on prehistoric trade routes

Hand-carved arrowheads and jagged spears made of obsidian, a sharp rock formed by volcanic magma, are remnants of vast prehistoric trade networks that once cut across western North America. New research is shedding light on the artifacts unearthed in Alberta.

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.