Category Archives: Breaking News

Wood Buffalo council approves strategic plan through 2029
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo council has approved a new Strategic Governance Plan intended to guide municipal priorities and decision-making through 2029. The plan, approv...
Jon Tupper Jun 11, 2026 February 10, RMWB Council Meeting

Team Wood Buffalo brings home medals from Canada-Wide Science Fair
FORT McMURRAY - Students representing Team Wood Buffalo earned several medals and special awards at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Shayan Awan and Riley Saha Halder each received Senior Bronze Medals, ...
Jon Tupper Jun 11, 2026 Fort McMurray Science Fair Team Shayan Awan, Riley Saha Halder, Arhaan Kuresh, and Navindu Pathirana. Facebook image

Cenovus extends support for HERO1 helicopter emergency service
FORT McMURRAY - Cenovus Energy is contributing an additional $300,000 over two years to support the Local HERO Foundation and the region's only dedicated helicopter emergency medical service. The fund...
Jon Tupper Jun 11, 2026 Local HERO Helicopter. Supplied media

Alberta pushes ahead with west coast pipeline proposal despite hurdles
CALGARY - Discussions surrounding a proposed new oil pipeline from Alberta to Canada's west coast are accelerating, but questions remain about the project's route, economics and political support. The...
Jon Tupper Jun 11, 2026 vladymyrb / Depositphotos.com

Police warn parents about extremist groups using gaming and messaging apps
EDMONTON - RCMP Federal Policing is urging parents, guardians and schools to watch for signs young people are being targeted by violent online groups. The RCMP's Northwest Region national security tea...
Jon Tupper Jun 11, 2026

NAABA sets Oct. 9 date for annual general meeting
FORT McMURRAY - The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association is inviting Indigenous entrepreneurs, business leaders and community partners to mark their calendars for its 2026 annual gener...
Jon Tupper Jun 11, 2026

Community-led effort targets road hazards along Highway 63
FORT McMURRAY - Frustrated by deteriorating road conditions, potholes and what organizers describe as a lack of timely action from the province, residents and local businesses are planning a community...
Jon Tupper Jun 10, 2026 Highway 63 rough conditions sign. Images by Devon Torrie.

Recruitment begins for Alberta Summer Games board of directors
FORT McMURRAY - Organizers of the 2028 Alberta Summer Games are seeking community members to help lead planning efforts for the provincial sporting event, which is set to bring hundreds of athletes an...
Jon Tupper Jun 10, 2026 Alberta Games Logo

Fort McMurray Public School Division names new school leaders
FORT McMURRAY - School is not yet out for summer, but the Fort McMurray Public School Division is already busy planning for the 2026-27 academic year with the appointment of several new vice-principal...
Jon Tupper Jun 10, 2026 FMPSD Web Logo

Energy security takes centre stage at Global Energy Show
CALGARY - Alberta is using one of the world's largest energy conferences to promote the province as a reliable supplier of oil, natural gas and critical minerals amid ongoing global supply concerns an...
Jon Tupper Jun 10, 2026 By Gorgo - Photo taken by author, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=693104Canada; Calgary








