Category Archives: Breaking News
Alberta heads to U.S. to promote Canadian energy security and expand trade ties
EDMONTON - Coming off major wins on domestic pipelines, Alberta is taking its energy message south of the border as the province reminds its closest trading partner of the importance of Canadian energ...
Jul 13, 2026 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray youth charged following four alleged e-bike escapes from police
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray youth is facing several criminal charges after police say the same rider fled from officers during four separate e-bike incidents. Wood Buffalo RCMP say Municipal Traff...
Jul 13, 2026
Conservatives demand action after court strikes down one-year minimum sentence in child sexual abuse material case
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on Parliament to act after Quebec's highest court ruled a mandatory minimum one-year prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material u...
Jul 13, 2026 By Fralambert - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48114456
Fort McMurray newcomer thought he won $100. He won much more
FORT McMURRAY - A newcomer to Fort McMurray is $100,000 richer after winning a Scratch & Win prize on a ticket purchased from a local convenience store with a growing history of selling winning ti...
Jul 13, 2026 Fort McMurray Lotto Winner
Wildfire danger climbs in northern Fort McMurray Forest Area as conditions dry out
FORT McMURRAY - Warmer temperatures and limited rainfall are increasing the wildfire danger in northern parts of the Fort McMurray Forest Area, although no active wildfires are currently burning in th...
Jul 12, 2026 Fire Danger Map, July 12, 2025. Image by Alberta Wildfires
Heading onto the water? RCMP reminder includes what boaters should bring
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are reminding residents to wear life-jackets, stay sober and prepare for changing weather conditions when heading onto the region's lakes and rivers this summer. Poli...
Jul 10, 2026
RCMP obtain video footage after dozens of vehicles vandalized in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying suspects after obtaining video footage connected to the vandalism of about 30 vehicles in downtown Fort McMurray. Police ...
Jul 10, 2026 Suspect vehicle in vandalism investigation, RCMP supplied image
Elections Alberta clarifies advertising rules ahead of referendum on possible separation
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer has issued new guidance on referendum advertising as the province prepares for a referendum on possible separation from Canada, even as public support for ...
Jul 10, 2026 Elections Alberta web logo
Alberta invests $50 million in artificial intelligence institute
EDMONTON - Alberta is investing $50 million over five years in the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute as the province looks to expand the use of artificial intelligence in public services, health ...
Jul 10, 2026 scanrail / Depositphotos.com
Westwood replacement approved for construction as Fort McMurray school projects accelerate
FORT McMURRAY - Alberta is fast-tracking 41 school projects expected to create or upgrade more than 39,000 student spaces, including the modernization of cole Dickinsfield and construction funding for...
Jul 10, 2026 By Mig29 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118531571
