Category Archives: Breaking News
No active wildfires in Fort McMurray Provincial Forest Area despite rising fire danger
FORT McMURRAY - Alberta Wildfire says there are currently no active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, even as fire danger levels increase in parts of northeastern Alberta and warmer weather ...
Jun 23, 2026 Current wildfire danger, June 23, 2026. Image via Alberta Wildfire
Better Business Bureau issues warning over seasonal fraud schemes
CALGARY - The Better Business Bureau is warning Albertans to stay alert for seasonal scams as fraudsters take advantage of summer events, travel plans and entertainment activities. BBB Alberta and Eas...
Jun 23, 2026 By XxDestinyxX - Photo by my own cameraPreviously published: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiDZQNbtJY, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27664470
Gregoire Skate Park officially open
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will officially open the new Gregoire Skate Park on Tuesday with a community celebration recognizing the students, educators, municipal...
Jun 23, 2026 YuliyaKirayonakBO / Depositphotos.com
Inflation rises above Bank of Canada target as fuel, food costs climb
OTTAWA - Inflation accelerated in May, rising above the Bank of Canada's target range as higher fuel and food prices continued to put pressure on household budgets. Statistics Canada says the Consumer...
Jun 23, 2026 InkDropCreative / Depositphotos.com
Fuel prices to ease but experts warn of renewed oil market risks
CALGARY - Gasoline prices across North America have continued to decline in recent weeks, but analysts warn renewed tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz could quickly change the outlook. P...
Jun 23, 2026 spflaum / Depositphotos.com
Canada boosts Arctic sovereignty with new radar agreement
OTTAWA - In a boost to both military spending and Arctic sovereignty, Canada has finalized a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Australia to acquire an advanced long-range radar system designed to de...
Jun 23, 2026 By Noclador - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52312869
Suspect arrested after two RCMP officers shot in Melville
MELVILLE, Sask. - One person is in custody after two RCMP officers were seriously injured in a shooting while responding to an assault call in Melville, Sask., on Sunday night. RCMP say officers were ...
Jun 22, 2026 RCMP Officer, Summer 2025. File photo by Jon Tupper
First new oilsands project in more than a decade begins production
FORT MCMURRAY - Alberta's first new oilsands project in more than a decade has begun commercial production in the oilsands region southeast of Fort McMurray, marking a significant milestone for Canada...
Jun 22, 2026 Bitumenous rock, Wikimedia Commons, CC License
Suncor confirms local workforce shift affecting 200 oilsands jobs
FORT MCMURRAY - A workforce localization initiative first reported by Harvard Media News last week has now been confirmed by Suncor Energy, with the company saying approximately 200 positions could be...
Jun 22, 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.
New breast cancer technology expands care in Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY - Breast cancer patients in the Wood Buffalo region will now be able to receive more specialized care closer to home following the launch of a new breast health surgical program and the ...
Jun 22, 2026 orion_production / Depositphotos.com
