Category Archives: Breaking News
No burger, no breath test: Red Deer man faces driving penalty
RED DEER, Alta. - A late-night search for a burger has ended with an impaired driving sanction after a man called 911 from a fast-food parking lot, asking police to intervene in what he described as a...
Apr 24, 2026 AntonMatyukha / Depositphotos.com
Saturday Update: Highway 63 & 881 Fully Reopened
Fort McMurray, Alberta - As of 4pm Saturday April 25th Highway 63 & 881 have been fully reopened but travel is still not advised at this time. There is finally some movement on Highway 63 south of...
Apr 24, 2026 submitted by Joshua
Nuclear power seen as option for Alberta's future energy mix
EDMONTON - A new provincial report suggests Alberta could move forward with developing a nuclear energy industry, following months of public and stakeholder engagement across the province. The Nuclear...
Apr 24, 2026 iofoto / Depositphotos.com
Conservatives outline plan to strengthen Canada's role in Asia markets
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has appointed a British Columbia member of Parliament to lead a new caucus focused on expanding Canada's economic and strategic ties in the Asia-Pacific r...
Apr 24, 2026 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, on his official Facebook Page, Photography By John Lehmann
Officials warn to stay off river ice after Fort McKay rescue
FORT McMURRAY - A recent snowmobile rescue on the Athabasca River is prompting renewed warnings for residents to stay off ice as spring breakup approaches. First responders were called April 21 after ...
Apr 23, 2026 Dynamic river breakup on Athabasca river. Image via rmwb.ca
Global oil market faces pressure as physical shortages begin to emerge
NEW YORK - Oil markets are heading into the weekend under mounting pressure, with traders watching supply disruptions, geopolitical signals and physical shortages more closely than ever. Benchmark pri...
Apr 23, 2026 Kanoke46 / Depositphotos.com
RCMP execute search warrant at XCMG Canada headquarters in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP have executed a search warrant at the Canadian headquarters of a major international construction equipment company as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. Cpl. Troy Savinko...
Apr 23, 2026 RCMP Cruiser, photo taken Sept 11, 2025 by Jon Tupper
Nominations open for 2026 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
EDMONTON - Nominations are now open for the 2026 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards, recognizing individuals who make significant contributions to communities across the province. The Alberta governmen...
Apr 23, 2026 j.dudzinski / Depositphotos.com
Residents invited to join Fort McMurray community cleanup effort
FORT McMURRAY - Residents in the Wood Buffalo region are being encouraged to take part in a community cleanup effort aimed at tidying neighbourhoods, parks and public spaces following the winter seaso...
Apr 23, 2026 Gudella / Depositphotos.com
Alberta RCMP urge residents to prepare emergency plans for wildfire season
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP are urging residents to prepare emergency plans as the province heads into wildfire and flood season. Police say families should be ready to act quickly in the event of a natur...
Apr 23, 2026 An Electra L188 airtanker drops fire retardant on a wildfire near Grande Prairie in early June. 2025
