Category Archives: Breaking News
Wildfire danger climbs in northeast Alberta ahead of hot, dry weekend
Wildfire danger rising across northeast Alberta heading into the weekend FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Alberta Wildfire is warning residents in the northeast to be cautious outdoors this weekend as hot, dry co...
4h ago Alberta Wildfire logo
Alberta's EMS-811 Shared Response Line marks 50,000 calls in two years
Provincewide line helps redirect non-emergency ambulance calls to appropriate care CALGARY - A provincewide phone service aimed at easing pressure on Alberta's ambulance system has now handled more th...
6h ago
At the Heart of the Response: RCMP's RTOC Keeps Alberta Safe (Part 1 of 2)
Inside the RCMP's Real Time Operations Centre, where cutting-edge technology meets tactical precision With satellite mapping, real-time analytics and 24/7 coordination, Alberta's RTOC gives police an ...
16h ago RCMP K-Div Real Time Operations Centre
CMHA Wood Buffalo recruiting directors to guide regional mental health work
CMHA Wood Buffalo seeks new board members to help shape future of local mental health service FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Canadian Mental Health Association's Wood Buffalo Region is appealing for new boa...
18h ago CMHA Wood Buffalo Logo
RMWB preparing for October 20 election amid changes to voting process
Advance voting begins in early October; more workers needed due to hand-counted ballots FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Residents across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) are being asked to start ...
19h ago Voter Registration Card, image via Elections Canada
Alberta Introducing New Rules to Curb Predatory Tow Truck Practices
EDMONTON--The Alberta government is rolling out new regulations aimed at stopping aggressive and exploitative behavior by some tow truck drivers at accident scenes. Starting Friday, tow trucks will be...
23h ago Thamkc / Depositphotos.com
Record volumes, lower profits: Suncor still posts strong Q2 results
Suncor Energy reports strong Q2 volumes, trims capital guidance amid lower earnings CALGARY - Suncor Energy Inc. is reporting lower second-quarter earnings year-over-year, despite hitting record highs...
Aug 06, 2025 Suncor Energy Centre
Northern Alberta leads in new measles cases despite slight provincial decline
Measles cases decline slightly, but Alberta's north zone remains hotspot FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Alberta's measles outbreak has slowed slightly, with the total number of cases dropping just below 1,700...
Aug 06, 2025 milastokerpro / Depositphotos.com
Suncor wraps coke drum replacement project ahead of schedule and under budget
Suncor completes $1B coke drum replacement, extending life of Fort McMurray upgrader FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Suncor Energy has completed a major $1 billion upgrade at its Base Plant near Fort McMurray,...
Aug 06, 2025 Drone photo of Coker replacement , Suncor provided image
Province taps underground resources for lithium, carbon storage and energy storage
Three projects receive $12.7 million from industry-funded emissions reduction program EDMONTON - Alberta is investing $12.7 million in three new projects that aim to use the province's vast undergroun...
Aug 06, 2025