Category Archives: Breaking News
Body Cameras Now Standard Gear for Wood Buffalo RCMP
RCMP in Wood Buffalo begin using body cameras FORT McMURRAY, AB. - RCMP officers in Wood Buffalo are now wearing body-worn cameras as part of their standard equipment. The move, which took effect May ...
May 26, 2025 RCMP Body Worn Camera. Image supplied by RCMP
Byelections Called for Edmonton Ellerslie, Strathcona and Olds-Didsbury
Voters in three Alberta ridings head to the polls June 23 to choose new MLAs amid shifting political dynamics. Some Albertans will be heading to the polls in three provincial ridings this summer. Elec...
May 26, 2025 NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, image via albertandp.ca
Federal Energy Minister Pledges Fast-Tracked Energy Development, Industry Encouraged
New Energy Minister Signals Shift Toward Fast-Tracking Canadian Resource Development Canada's new energy minister is signalling a sharp change in tone from Ottawa when it comes to resource development...
May 26, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com
New Indigenous Student Centre at Keyano honours culture, tradition and reconciliation
Bouchier Indigenous Student Centre officially opens at Keyano College FORT McMURRAY, AB - Keyano College has officially opened a new student space honouring Indigenous cultures, traditions and voices ...
May 26, 2025 Ribbon Cutting for Bouchier Indigenous Student Centre. Image supplied by Keyano College
Tinder dry conditions spark warnings from Alberta Wildfire
Extreme fire danger and heat warning in Fort McMurray Forest Area FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Extreme heat and fire danger are gripping the Fort McMurray Forest Area as Alberta Wildfire and Environment Can...
May 25, 2025 igorartmd / Depositphotos.com
Residents invited to shape future of aging in the RMWB
RMWB seeks public input on future aging-in-place optionse Fort McMurray, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to help shape the future of aging in the region as part of a...
May 25, 2025 Seniors activities, aging in place. Image via RWMB.ca
Alberta boosts wildfire defenses with new interface teams
Alberta expands wildfire defense with new Wildland Urban Interface teams Alberta is investing nearly $7 million to create six new Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) teams, aiming to better protect communi...
May 25, 2025 toa55 / Depositphotos.com
ASIRT Investigating In Custody Death in Fort McMurray
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will be investigating an in custody death in Fort McMurray. The Wood-Buffalo RCMP arrested a man who appeared intoxicated near a gas station on Athabasca Ave...
May 22, 2025
Alberta RCMP stepping up efforts to tackle drug-related crime
The Alberta RCMP is doubling down on its fight against drug-related crime, especially fentanyl, through its Data 2 Action strategy. Known as D2A, the program uses intelligence to guide prevention and ...
May 22, 2025 RCMP speaking with public. Wikimedia Commons, CC License
CN is investing in Alberta
Canadian National is putting $510 million into Alberta rail infrastructure this year to support sustainable growth and supply chain efficiency. The railway giant says the investment will fund track ma...
May 22, 2025
