
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

Uncontrolled wildfires keep Alberta on edge as thousands remain displaced
Even as firefighters are granted some relief from extreme heat and harsh winds, Alberta's most dangerous wildfires continue to burn relentlessly near communities under threat.
Canada -Edmonton |

'When our mates need help, Australia is there': Fire crew from Down Under deployed in Alberta
With wildfires burning across Alberta, firefighters defending communities under threat will be getting some help from Down Under.
Canada -Edmonton |

Smoke blankets Alberta as fight against western wildfires continues
Smoke from wildfires burning across Alberta has blanketed much of the province, including the Edmonton region.
Canada -Edmonton |

8 years after Tim Hague's death, Alberta failing on combat sport reform, experts say
Some regulatory changes to the combat sports industry in Alberta brought forward by a public inquiry into a deadly boxing match in Edmonton have been rejected by the province. Critics say the delays are dangerous and unacceptable.
Canada -Edmonton |

Birth records will be key in Alberta's new ban on female trans athletes, regulations show
Alberta has revealed how its new ban, prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in amateur female sports divisions, will be enforced.
Canada -Edmonton |

Nearly half of northern Alberta community destroyed as wildfires flare
As Albertans forced out by wildfires wait for word when it will be safe to return home, other evacuees are learning their homes have been lost to the flames.
Canada -Edmonton |

Former Edmonton homicide detective charged with breach of trust
A former Edmonton police officer has been charged with breach of trust for allegedly sharing confidential investigative information with the media without authorization.
Canada -Edmonton |

Wildfire evacuation orders to lift Tuesday in Yellowhead County
Albertans forced out of Yellowhead County due to fast-moving wildfires will soon be allowed to return home.
Canada -Edmonton |

Firefighters temporarily trapped in northern Alberta as wildfires rage across the province
Firefighters battling a blaze in a remote northern Alberta community were temporarily trapped Thursday as raging wildfires closed in on communities across the province, forcing thousands to flee.
Canada -Edmonton |
Edmonton police plead for information after remains identified as missing woman
Human remains found on the outskirts of Edmonton this winter have been identified as a 25-year-old woman who disappeared from the city last spring.
Canada -Edmonton |