Category Archives: Breaking News
Headline: B.C. Decision Puts Alberta Time Debate Back on Table
EDMONTON - Alberta is once again considering whether to scrap seasonal clock changes after neighbouring British Columbia announced it will permanently adopt daylight saving time. B.C. Premier David Eb...
Mar 04, 2026 Watch picture -Jon Tupper
Wood Buffalo Celebrates 2026 Regional Aboriginal Recognition Award Winners
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Aboriginal Recognition Awards are honouring community leaders, youth, elders and volunteers across the Wood Buffalo region for their contributions and achievements. The aw...
Mar 04, 2026 2026 RARA Award Winners
Budget 2026 Boosts Health Spending with Focus on Wait Times and Rural Care
EDMONTON - The Alberta Government is proposing a $13.8 billion investment in hospital and surgical services as part of Budget 2026. The province says the funding for 2026-27 would mark a $1.7 billion ...
Mar 04, 2026 sudok1 / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray Drivers Paying Up to 137.9 as Oil Markets React to Shipping Threats
FORT McMURRAY - Gas prices are continuing to rise in Fort McMurray and across Canada as oil markets react to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. In Fort McMurray, prices range from 137.9 ...
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NDP Calls on UCP to Act After Alberta's Deadliest Flu Season
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP shadow minister for primary and preventative health services is calling on the United Conservative government to act following what he describes as the deadliest flu season on...
Mar 04, 2026 Nikodash / Depositphotos.com
Brent Jumps, WTI Climbs as Iran Conflict Threatens Key Oil Shipping Route
CALGARY - Oil prices climbed Tuesday as the United States and Israel continue to wage war with Iran and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slows dramatically. Brent crude rose above 84 U.S. d...
Mar 03, 2026 Kanoke46 / Depositphotos.com
Brian Jean joins national energy leaders at PDAC forum linking SMRs and critical minerals
TORONTO - Alberta's minister of energy and minerals and Fort McMurray Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean is set to speak at a policy forum in Toronto on March 2, 2026, linking small modular reactors with cri...
Mar 03, 2026 aa-w / Depositphotos.com
Alberta recall petition wave slows after withdrawals and failed counts
EDMONTON - Elections Alberta says nine recall petitions targeting members of the legislature have been terminated, with two withdrawn and seven failing to gather enough support to move forward. Chief ...
Mar 03, 2026 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
Alberta unveils plan to attract investment in lithium and critical minerals
TORONTO - Alberta is developing a new incentive program aimed at boosting investment in its critical minerals sector, Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean announced Monday. Jean, who is also the ML...
Mar 03, 2026 jroballo / Depositphotos.com
Alberta officially enters wildfire season as province urges preparedness
EDMONTON - March 1 marks the official start of wildfire season in Alberta, as the province reminds residents to take precautions heading into the spring and summer months. Todd Loewen, Minister of For...
Mar 03, 2026
