Category Archives: Breaking News
Canadian firm launches platform aimed at speeding AI infrastructure projects
TORONTO - Data centres and the massive computing infrastructure required to power artificial intelligence remain controversial in many communities because of concerns about energy use, land requiremen...
Jun 25, 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
Alberta unveils 10-year cancer strategy as Opposition raises wait-time concerns
FORT McMURRAY - Alberta's government has unveiled a 10-year strategy aimed at improving cancer care across the province, but the Opposition says the plan does not address immediate challenges facing p...
Jun 25, 2026 Ribbet32, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
RCMP locate suspects after mischief report in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Six youths were issued provincial violation notices after Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of mischief in the Timberlea neighbourhood early Monday morning. RCMP said officers re...
Jun 24, 2026
Pride Month event to showcase local talent at King Street Theatre
FORT McMURRAY. - A local theatre group is inviting performers and audience members to a cabaret celebrating diversity, self-expression and community at King Street Theatre later this month. Swamp Rat ...
Jun 24, 2026 Wood Buffalo Pride Logo, Web file
RCMP investigate ATV crash involving three youths on Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
FORT McMURRAY - Three youths were injured after an all-terrain vehicle collided with a pole south of Fort McMurray over the weekend. Wood Buffalo RCMP said officers were called shortly after 12:40 a.m...
Jun 24, 2026 gorlovkv / Depositphotos.com
Alberta launches council to explore new municipal infrastructure funding tools
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is creating a new minister's council to explore alternative ways municipalities can finance roads, utilities and other infrastructure needed to support growing communit...
Jun 24, 2026
Wood Buffalo RCMP launches official Facebook page for community updates
Fort McMurray, Alta. - Residents can now follow local policing updates through a new social media channel after Wood Buffalo RCMP launched an official Facebook page aimed at improving communication wi...
Jun 24, 2026 RCMP speaking with public. Wikimedia Commons, CC License
Health officials warn of window and balcony risks for children this summer
EDMONTON - As families head outdoors and open windows to cool their homes this summer, health officials are urging parents and caregivers to be mindful of fall hazards around windows, balconies and de...
Jun 24, 2026 alebloshka / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray prepares for two days of Canada Day celebrations
FORT McMURRAY - Canada Day celebrations in Fort McMurray will feature two days of community events, including a parade, free concerts, fireworks, family activities and sporting events. The Regional Mu...
Jun 24, 2026 OksAks / Depositphotos.com
Wood Buffalo Athletic Academy names Hannah Wilson-Forget to leadership role
FORT McMURRAY - The Wood Buffalo Athletic Academy has appointed longtime local educator and coach Hannah Wilson-Forget as its director of academy operations and logistics ahead of the school's inaugur...
Jun 24, 2026 Wood Buffalo Sports Academy, Facebook image
