Category Archives: Breaking News
Alberta Initiates Second Carbon Tax Challenge, Citing Regional Exemption
Alberta Challenges Federal Carbon Tax in Court Over Heating Oil Exemption The government of Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over the national carbon tax. While the provinc...
Oct 29, 2024
Snow Angels Program Launched to Assist Residents This Winter
RMWB Launches Snow Angels Volunteer Program for Winter 2024-2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking volunteers for its Snow Angels program. The campaig...
Oct 28, 2024
National Food Banks Report Paints Grim Picture of Food Insecurity as Demand Soars
Food Banks Canada Report Highlights Surge in Food Insecurity Across the Nation A new report from Food Banks Canada reveals that the national food bank system is under severe strain due to escalating d...
Oct 28, 2024
UCP Government Tables Amendments to Alberta Bill of Rights
Alberta Premier Proposes Expansive Amendments to Provincial Bill of Rights EDMONTON, Alberta- The UCP government has tabled Bill-24, which proposes several amendments to Alberta's Bill of Rights. The ...
Oct 28, 2024
Mayor Sandy Bowman Receives First Poppy as Annual Campaign Begins
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta-The Royal Canadian Legion's annual Poppy Campaign is underway. The local drive kicked off on Friday at Fort McMurray's Legion Branch 165 in Waterways, where Legion President Mic...
Oct 27, 2024
Third-Party Contractor Charged in 2023 Fatal Fall at Mildred Lake Site
Contractor Facing Charges in 2023 Worker Death at Mildred Lake FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Pacific Rim Industrial faces charges under Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of a ...
Oct 27, 2024
Suspect Arrested After Four-Day Manhunt in Northern Alberta
Manhunt in Lac La Biche Area Ends with Arrest of Armed Suspect LAC LA BICHE, Alberta - A four-day manhunt in the Lac La Biche area ended Sunday with the arrest of Peter Hamelin near Beaver Lake, Alber...
Oct 27, 2024
Latest Updates on School Support Staff Labour Dispute
Support Staff Strike Action at Fort McMurray Schools Could Begin Next Week FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff in Fort McMurray's Catholic and Public School divisions could go on strike as early as ...
Oct 27, 2024
Alberta Unemployment Second Highest in Canada
Alberta Sees Spike in Employment Insurance Claims Amid Rising Unemployment Unemployment in Alberta rose in August, with the province recording one of the highest rates of joblessness in Canada. Recent...
Oct 25, 2024
Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival Draws Record Crowds in Fort McMurray
Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival Draws 14,000 Attendees in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) has released the numbers from its 2024 Cultural Festival. ...
Oct 24, 2024
