Category Archives: Breaking News
RCMP release update in Fort McMurray arson investigation
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect as they continue investigating multiple fires reported in downtown Fort McMurray over the weekend. Police say t...
Sep 24, 2026 Suspect in RCMP Arson investigation
Global energy demand could rise more than 60 per cent by 2060: S&P
NEW YORK - Global energy demand could rise by more than 60 per cent by 2060 as developing economies expand electricity access, industrialize and raise living standards, according to a new S&P Glob...
Sep 24, 2026 By Tony Webster - Suncor Energy - Crude Oil Storage Tank Farm, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=160720872Suncor Energy crude oil storage tank farm near Guernsey, Wyoming.
Parents encouraged to use curiosity, not confrontation, when it comes to online safety
FORT MCMURRAY - Alberta RCMP are encouraging parents and caregivers to rethink how they talk with children about online safety. Rather than focusing on monitoring everything a young person does online...
Sep 24, 2026
Alberta drivers to save 13 cents per litre beginning October 1
EDMONTON - Alberta is suspending its provincial fuel tax starting Oct. 1, a move the government says will save drivers 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel through the end of the year. The provin...
Sep 24, 2026 erikdegraaf / Depositphotos.com
Federal energy minister predicts major Alberta oil and gas investment
OTTAWA - Ottawa is expecting a new wave of oil and gas investment in Alberta as faster project approvals, federal tax changes and anticipated provincial royalty measures begin to converge. The outlook...
Sep 23, 2026 Federal Energy Minister, Hon. Tim Hodgson. Instagram photo 2025
Recycling cart swap begins this week across Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY - Recycling carts are starting to change hands across Wood Buffalo this week as the Regional Municipality begins removing its existing bins ahead of a new collection system. Residents ar...
Sep 23, 2026 RMWB Waste collection bins, RMWB web image
Forever Canadian to directly campaign for Alberta to remain in Canada
CALGARY - Forever Canadian is changing its role in Alberta's referendum campaign, moving from a broader Canadian unity effort to directly urging voters to choose the option for Alberta to remain in Ca...
Sep 23, 2026 Forever Canadian Movement logo
Federal energy minister says Bill C-39 will transform oilsands approval process
OTTAWA - The federal government tabled Bill C-39 on Monday, legislation aimed at speeding up major project approvals and making the federal review process more predictable for companies looking to bui...
Sep 23, 2026 Minister of Energy, Hon. Tim Hodgson signs pipeline in Prince George B.C.
Canada expands support for responsible data centre development
OTTAWA - With talk of data centres and digital sovereignty top of mind for many Canadians, Ottawa says more companies are signing on to a national framework aimed at guiding how new data centre projec...
Sep 23, 2026 By Florian Hirzinger - www.fh-ap.com - Own work (Florian Hirzinger), CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6212692www.hirzinger.cc
Fraser Institute study examines Alberta school spending over past decade
CALGARY - A new study from the Fraser Institute is examining trends in public school spending across Canada, with Alberta recording one of the smallest increases among the provinces over the past deca...
Sep 22, 2026 Schools closed due to strike beginning October 6, 2025
