Category Archives: Breaking News
Electoral Officer resists premier's call to reverse court referral on Alberta separation bid
Premier pushes back against referendum court review as Alberta's chief electoral officer defends decision EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is defending his decision to refer a proposed ref...
Jul 30, 2025
Municipality calls for citizen candidates to fill key oversight roles
RMWB seeks candidates for new Audit and Compliance Committee FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking for qualified candidates to fill two positions on its newly estab...
Jul 30, 2025 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com
Canada's oil exports to China hit record levels as trade ties deepen
Expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline and Chinese diversification driving surge Harvard Media News was among the first to report that China's Rongsheng Petrochemical planned to open an office in Calgary to...
Jul 29, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com
Keyano Environmental Tech Students Get New Route to University Degree
Keyano College environmental grads gain direct pathway to University of Alberta FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A new transfer agreement between Keyano College and the University of Alberta is creating a direct ...
Jul 29, 2025
Giants Refuse to Play Okotoks Because of Poor Field Conditions
The Fort McMurray Giants refused to put their team on the field for a double header in Okotoks yesterday. According to a Facebook post by the team, the field was in terrible shape. So for safety reaso...
Jul 29, 2025
Fort McMurray RCMP Bridge Cultures in Part Two of Our Series on Local Policing
RCMP highlight community ties and language skills in diverse Fort McMurray region, FORT McMURRAY, AB. - As part of its ongoing effort to build trust in one of Canada's most diverse regions, the RCMP i...
Jul 29, 2025
Alberta Referendum Proposal on Provincial Secession Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Constitutionality
Alberta court to weigh legality of sovereignty referendum proposal EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer has asked the Court of King's Bench to determine if a proposed referendum question calli...
Jul 29, 2025 Tatiana53 / Depositphotos.com
Alberta Measles Cases Climb Past 1,500 as North Zone Sees Surge
Measles cases continue to rise in Alberta, but health officials say the pace has slowed slightly ahead of the busy back-to-school season. The province has now recorded 1,538 confirmed cases, including...
Jul 29, 2025
Ethics Report Slams Councilor Dogar's Conduct During Last Year's Wildfires
Councillor Dogar sanctioned for interference during 2024 wildfire crisis, but sanctions no longer enforceable FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Councillor Shafiq Dogar was sanctioned by the Regional Municipality o...
Jul 28, 2025 Counsellor Shafiq Dogar RMWB Official Photo
RCMP-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead in Lac La Biche
LAC LA BICHE, AB - A man is dead following a confrontation with RCMP officers at a residence in Lac La Biche on Sunday morning. According to RCMP, officers responded to a disturbance call at approxima...
Jul 28, 2025
