Category Archives: Breaking News

Ottawa Supports Indigenous-Led Energy Transition Through New Investments
Government of Canada backs 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects with $40M investment The federal government is investing over $40 million in 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects across Canada th...
Jon Tupper Jul 09, 2025 kessudap / Depositphotos.com

Alberta Eyes Nuclear Power With Fall Consultations
Alberta to launch consultations on adding nuclear power to energy grid CALGARY - Alberta will begin public consultations this fall on the potential use of nuclear power, including small modular reacto...
Jon Tupper Jul 08, 2025 iofoto / Depositphotos.com

Cigarettes, Drugs Seized After RCMP Investigate Theft Near Gregoire Lake
RCMP search for suspects after $30K in cigarettes stolen from sea can near Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are searching for three suspects following a break and enter that resu...
Jon Tupper Jul 08, 2025 Seized cigarettes and contraband. RCMP supplied image

Beyond the Buffys campaign aims to raise $10K for local artist development
Arts Council Wood Buffalo launches arts crowdfunding campaign with matching funds and exclusive perks FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) is inviting the community to support local c...
Jon Tupper Jul 08, 2025

Alberta and Ontario Forge Pipeline Pact to Potentially Power Canada's Future
Alberta and Ontario ink nation-building infrastructure deals at Calgary Stampede CALGARY, AB- While visitors to the Calgary Stampede soaked in the rodeos and fairgrounds, Alberta and Ontario's premier...
Jon Tupper Jul 07, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com

It's Our Time: Fort McMurray Bids to Host the Alberta Summer Games
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo aims to host 2028 Alberta Summer Games with united bid effort FORT McMURRAY - Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is gearing up to bring one of the province's most inspiring sporting...
Jon Tupper Jul 07, 2025 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com

PC Party Officially Returns to Alberta Politics offering Centrist Conservative Option
Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta officially relaunched as a centrist alternative The Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta, once a dominant force in provincial politics, has officially be...
Jon Tupper Jul 07, 2025 Peter Guthrie (Airdrie-Cochrane) and Scott Sinclair (Lesser Slave Lake) and supporters. PCAlberta Facebook Page

Wood Buffalo Seeks Hall of Fame Inductees Ahead of October Deadline
Nominations open for Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame FORT McMURRAY AB- The Wood Buffalo Sports Connection is now accepting nominations for the Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, an honour celebrating ...
Jon Tupper Jul 07, 2025 Wood Buffalo Sport Connection logo. Web image

New Park to Offer Space to Reflect on Wildfire and Rebuilding
RMWB to open Reflections Lookout, honouring wildfire resilience FORT McMURRAY- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting residents to gather next week for the official opening of Reflectio...
Jon Tupper Jul 07, 2025 Reflections park, RMWB web media

Alberta's Health Care System Strained but Stable, AMA Report Finds
High satisfaction persists amid long waits and limited access, as NDP critic slams UCP response Alberta's health care system is under intense pressure but remains supported by strong public engagement...
Jon Tupper Jul 07, 2025








