Category Archives: Breaking News
Fort McMurray event to honour Métis leaders with $1M corporate challenge
FORT McMURRAY - The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation says two prominent Mtis leaders will be honoured next month during a fundraising event aimed at supporting Indigenous initiatives in the region. T...
Mar 09, 2026 Wood Buffalo Community Foundation , Web Logo
Pump prices jump sharply as global oil supply shock hits Canadian drivers
FORT McMURRAY, - A sudden disruption to oil shipments through one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints is pushing fuel prices higher globally, with early impacts already visible at the pump...
Mar 09, 2026
Crews begin hauling snow in WMZ 1 and 2 after major snowfall in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY, - Snow removal crews are continuing work across parts of Fort McMurray this week after more than 20 centimetres of snow fell over the weekend. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo ...
Mar 09, 2026 WMZ / Winter Maintenance Zone Sinage -Photo by Jon Tupper
Oil prices soar as war tensions rise, Alberta fuel tax relief could kick in
NEW YORK - Escalating conflict between the United States and Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, with crude prices climbing sharply as fighting shows no sign of ending. U.S. Pres...
Mar 08, 2026 visuals6x / Depositphotos.com
Growing Indigenous festival in Fort McMurray moving to every two years
FORT McMURRAY - The Athabasca Tribal Council says its Cultural Festival will move to a biennial schedule, with the next gathering planned for September 2027. The council says the change reflects the c...
Mar 08, 2026 ATC Community update
Wood Buffalo RCMP warn Fort McMurray residents about rising fraud scams
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are reminding residents to stay vigilant against fraud as part of a provincewide awareness campaign during Fraud Prevention Month. Police say the initiative, led by t...
Mar 06, 2026
Report says lower spending and balanced budgets tied to stronger economic growth
CALGARY - A new report from the Fraser Institute says lower government spending, balanced budgets and declining debt during the government of former prime minister Jean Chrtien were linked to stronger...
Mar 06, 2026 The Fraser Institute, web image
Province funds new oilsands technology aimed at reducing tailings ponds
FORT McMURRAY - Alberta's government says it will invest $46 million in new technologies aimed at reducing oilsands tailings ponds and cleaning mine water in northern Alberta. The funding will be prov...
Mar 06, 2026 By NASA Earth Observatory - http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=40997, Public Domain
State of the Region: Bowman points to growth and investment in Wood Buffalo
FORT McMURRAY - The mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says the region is in a stronger position than it was several years ago, pointing to population growth, economic investment and m...
Mar 06, 2026 Mayor Sandy Bowman, State of the Region Address
Rising diesel prices could drive shipping costs higher as fuel markets tighten
FORT McMURRAY - Fuel prices in Fort McMurray are continuing to show some volatility according to data from GasBuddy.com. Data from GasBuddy on Thursday showed gasoline prices in Fort McMurray ranging ...
Mar 06, 2026 puhimec / Depositphotos.com
