Category Archives: Breaking News
No Exceptions: Trump Imposes Sweeping Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump has once again wielded tariffs as a weapon, this time imposing a blanket 25 per cent duty on all steel and aluminum imports to the United States. The executive order, signed lat...
Feb 10, 2025
Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 Active, Parking Bans in Effect
Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 Active for Snow Removal February 10-14 The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is activating Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) 1 and 2 this week. From February 1...
Feb 9, 2025
Trump Tariffs Take Two: Canada Braces for Steel and Aluminum Duties
Trump to Announce New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Canada Takes Wait-and-See Approach U.S. President Donald Trump is set to formally announce a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on M...
Feb 9, 2025
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit Investigating Thickwood Homicide
RCMP Investigating Homicide in Fort McMurray, Seeking Witnesses FORT MCMURRAY. - The Alberta RCMP's Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Thickwood neighbourhood of Fort M...
Feb 9, 2025
RMWB Investigating Abandoned Cat Case, Reminds Owners of Pet Responsibility
RMWB Bylaw Services is reminding pet owners that ditching an animal is never okay. On January 30th, someone left a cat in a carrier at a Parsons Creek apartment building. Animal Control took it to the...
Feb 6, 2025
Suncor Closes 2024 with Record Production and Strong Earnings
Suncor Energy Inc. closed out its 2024 fiscal year on a strong note, beating analysts' expectations and setting operational records in Q4. The Calgary-based oil major posted $3.5 billion in adjusted f...
Feb 5, 2025
Premier Smith Calls for Federal Election, Announces Fentanyl Crackdown and Border Security Plans
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke after Wednesday's First Ministers' Meeting, focusing on the fentanyl crisis and border security. She announced Alberta's plans to appoint a fentanyl czar and secur...
Feb 5, 2025
Two Arrested After Firearms and Drug Bust in Fort McMurray
Two suspects have been arrested after ALERT and Wood Buffalo RCMP seized firearms and drugs in Fort McMurray. On January 23rd, nine firearms, including four prohibited rifles and $20,000 worth of drug...
Feb 5, 2025
RCMP Intercept Illegal Border Crossings as Canada Ramps Up Security Under U.S. Pressure
RCMP have intercepted multiple illegal border crossings as Canada strengthens security under U.S. pressure. In Alberta, officers responded to two incidents near the Coutts border crossing. On February...
Feb 5, 2025
Early Morning House Fire on Diefenbaker Drive Causes Significant Damage
Regional Emergency Services crews responded to a house fire on Diefenbaker Drive just after 4 a.m. Wednesday. Two pumper crews and a ladder truck arrived to find an upstairs bedroom on fire. The resid...
Feb 5, 2025
