Category Archives: Breaking News

RCMP Searching for Wanted Woman Last Seen in Fort McMurray
RCMP seek wanted woman last seen in Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a woman wanted for multiple crimes across Alberta. Kayla Jennifer Penny was l...
Jon Tupper May 28, 2025 Kayla Jennifer Penny, RCMP Wanted Poster

Alberta Wildfire Responds to Surge in Fire Activity Across the Province
Wildfire crews battle out-of-control blazes as extreme fire danger continues in Fort McMurray Forest Area FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The wildfire danger remains extreme in the Fort McMurray Forest Area as...
Jon Tupper May 28, 2025 toa55 / Depositphotos.com

Fort McMurray sees spike in fire activity, but season remains quieter than 2024
Hot, dry weather fuels flare-ups as crews brace for more fire activity Alberta Wildfire crews are battling 34 active fires across the province, as hot, dry weather fuels new starts in several regions....
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025

ATA Moves Closer to Strike as Teachers Back Job Action
Alberta teachers overwhelmingly back strike action as contract deadline nears EDMONTON - Alberta teachers have moved one step closer to strike action after delivering an overwhelming mandate to their ...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025

Alberta Measles Cases Continue to Grow
Measles outbreak in Alberta grows to 606 cases EDMONTON - Alberta's measles outbreak has expanded to 606 confirmed cases, with 46 new infections reported in the latest period. The disease, once consid...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025 weerapat / Depositphotos.com

Province to Redraw Riding Boundaries Amid Rapid Population Growth
Alberta begins redrawing electoral map as population grows past five million EDMONTON - Alberta is launching a review of its electoral boundaries to keep pace with rapid population growth. A new Elect...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025

Police Looking for Missing 48 Year-Old Woman
The RCMP are hoping you can help them find a woman who was reported missing yesterday (May 26th). 48 year old Janet Horvath of Fort McMurray was last seen on Ross Haven Drive, and the Wood Buffalo RCM...
May 27, 2025 An image of 48 year old Janet Horvath, who was reported missing in Fort McMurray on May 26th. Image provided by the RCMP

Veteran Quebec MP Scarpaleggia Elected House Speaker
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia Named New Commons Speaker Canada's newly elected Parliament has chosen Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia as the new Speaker of the House of Commons. Selected by secret ba...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025

FireSmart rebates now available for wildfire-resilient home upgrades
Fort McMurray, AB - Homeowners across the region can now apply for rebates to help cover the cost of wildfire-resilient upgrades. The money is available through the FireSmart Home Rebate Program, a jo...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025 RMWB FireSmart inspector. Image via rmwb.ca

Storm Threat and Sweltering Heat Grip Fort McMurray Region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the RMWB. The watch extends from Fort Smith to the southern portions of the RMWB. According to Environment Canada: "Conditions are favoura...
Jon Tupper May 26, 2025 Severe Thunderstorm, image via Wikimedia Commons. CC License








