Category Archives: Breaking News
RCMP urge parents to protect children's privacy in school photos
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are reminding parents and caregivers to protect children's privacy when posting back-to-school photos online. Police say first-day photos can unintentionally reveal p...
Sep 01, 2026
Energy minister says Ottawa focused on getting oilsands projects built
FORT McMURRAY - Canada's energy minister says Ottawa is moving to get major energy projects built while seeking new international customers for Canadian oil and gas as the country looks to reduce its ...
Aug 31, 2026 Minister of Energy, Hon. Tim Hodgson signs pipeline in Prince George B.C.
Syncrude Aquatic Centre closed for annual maintenance
FORT McMURRAY - The Syncrude Aquatic Centre at MacDonald Island Park is closed for its annual maintenance shutdown and is scheduled to reopen Sept. 19. The shutdown began Aug. 24 and will allow pool o...
Aug 31, 2026 MacDonal Island Aquatics Centre, Travel Alberta image
Military training underway at Fort McMurray International Airport
FORT MCMURRAY - Residents in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities may notice increased military air traffic this week as 4 Wing Cold Lake conducts training at the Fort McMurray International Airp...
Aug 31, 2026 A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet, 4-Wing, takes off from Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Hornet is carrying two types of Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pods on the wing tips. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established European original experience; promoting solidarity and operational understanding between NATO members. The Meet attracted 400 participants and over 20 aircraft, with at least 6 fighter jets painted in distinctive "Tiger" schemes. For a squadron to be invited, only one simple criterion required, the unit must have a Tiger or other big cat on their unit's insignia or as a mascot.
Acden Show & Shine drives record support for Centre of Hope
FORT MCMURRAY - Car enthusiasts and community supporters have driven the Acden Show & Shine to a new fundraising record for the Centre of Hope. The sixth annual event raised $57,823.70 to support ...
Aug 31, 2026 ACDEN Show and Shine 2026
Fort McMurray Chamber helps businesses prepare for new U.S. tariffs
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is helping local businesses prepare for new Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. goods by providing trade updates, support information and an online i...
Aug 31, 2026
Wood Buffalo preparing for region-wide celebration of reading
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo will celebrate reading, literacy and storytelling during its first Read Across Wood Buffalo Day on Sept. 25. The community-wide initiative is being held as part of Alberta...
Aug 31, 2026 Read across Wood Buffalo Day, supplied poster
Canadian economy grows by nearly 1 per cent in second quarter
OTTAWA - Canada's economy grew 0.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger exports, household spending and business investment. Statistics Canada says the increase in real gross dom...
Aug 30, 2026
Donations pour in after nearly 100 dogs rescued from Gregoire home
FORT McMURRAY - Donations are pouring in following the recent discovery of 97 dogs at a home in Gregoire. Residents and businesses have been rallying around the Fort McMurray SPCA since Bylaw Services...
Aug 30, 2026 Bylaw Animal Control at Gregoire residence. Nearly 100 dogs rescued.
RMWB moves to eliminate landfill fees for residential garbage
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is moving to eliminate landfill disposal fees for residential garbage, although existing charges will remain in effect until council amends th...
Aug 28, 2026 Landfill Scale House, RMWB Web Image
