Category Archives: Breaking News
Highway 63 traffic stop leads to weapons charges for Fort McMurray teens
FORT McMURRAY - Two Fort McMurray youths are facing weapons-related charges after RCMP seized what initially appeared to be a firearm during a late-night traffic stop on Highway 63. Wood Buffalo RCMP ...
May 14, 2026 RCMP Truck, image by Jon Tupper
Wood Buffalo RCMP seek public help locating missing Westlock woman last seen in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 35-year-old woman last seen in Fort McMurray earlier this week. Police say Abigail Nagohaloak, a resident of We...
May 14, 2026 Missing Person Abigail Nagohaloak
Alberta judge strikes down separatist referendum petition in First Nations challenge
EDMONTON - An Alberta judge has struck down a citizen-led petition seeking a referendum on Alberta independence, ruling the province failed in its constitutional duty to consult First Nations before a...
May 13, 2026 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray students invited to Future Forward Youth Bootcamp
FORT McMURRAY - A new youth leadership and entrepreneurship event aimed at students across the Wood Buffalo region is set to launch later this month in Fort McMurray. The Stadek Foundation says its fi...
May 13, 2026 IgorTishenko / Depositphotos.com
Middle East oil crisis pushing American inflation to three-year high
WASHINGTON - The U.S. war with Iran is causing rampant inflation for Americans as soaring fuel prices ripple through the broader economy and reignite fears of a prolonged energy-driven cost crisis. Ne...
May 13, 2026 By Michael Vadon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54216023
Alberta privacy commissioner launches investigation into Centurion Project
EDMONTON - Alberta's information and privacy commissioner has launched a formal investigation into allegations the Centurion Project improperly collected, used and disclosed personal information taken...
May 13, 2026 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
Chard Métis Nation planning land-based recovery camp in Janvier
FORT McMURRAY - The Chard Mtis Nation is seeking proposals to help design a year-round, land-based recovery program aimed at supporting Indigenous people in northern Alberta struggling with addiction ...
May 13, 2026 Chard Metis Nation, Web Logo
Fort McMurray Public School Division celebrates staff at 45th annual recognition event
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Public School Division marked a major milestone this week as staff, retirees and administrators gathered to celebrate the division's 45th annual Employee Recognition ...
May 13, 2026 FMPSD Award Winners
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo students heading to national science fair in Edmonton
FORT McMURRAY - Four students from the Wood Buffalo Regional Science Fair are preparing to represent the region at Canada's largest national youth STEM competition later this month in Edmonton. Arhaan...
May 13, 2026 Canada Wide Science Fair, web image
RMWB reviewing snow clearing policies and seeking public feedback
FORT McMURRAY - Residents in Fort McMurray are being asked to provide feedback on winter road and snow clearing operations as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo reviews its winter maintenance p...
May 12, 2026 WMZ / Winter Maintenance Zone Sinage -Photo by Jon Tupper
