Category Archives: Breaking News
Fort McKay First Nation recognized for support of Indigenous youth hockey
FORT McKAY - Fort McKay First Nation has been recognized by the Wood Buffalo Native Youth Hockey Club for its ongoing support of Indigenous youth hockey in the region. The club hosted a sponsorship ap...
Feb 11, 2026 January 28th the Wood Buffalo Native Youth Hockey Club Sponsorship Appreciation BBQ in Fort McKay
Alberta New Democrats prepare ground with early nomination meetings
EDMONTON - The Alberta New Democratic Party has scheduled a series of candidate nomination meetings in key ridings as incumbent MLAs move to secure their party's backing ahead of the next provincial v...
Feb 10, 2026 NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, image via albertandp.ca
RCMP to drivers, slow down!
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP Traffic Services are urging motorists to slow down and follow the rules of the road after officers stopped a vehicle travelling at nearly double the posted speed limit north of...
Feb 10, 2026 RCMP vehicles at a checkstop in Fort McMurray August 15th and 16th. Photo provided by the RCMP
Oil sands major ConocoPhillips urges caution on Venezuela return
FORT McMURRAY - ConocoPhillips, a major oil sands producer with deep experience in heavy oil development, is signalling caution on any return to drilling in Venezuela, despite renewed global interest ...
Feb 10, 2026 ConocoPhillips in-situ site, image via https://www.conocophillips.com/
Fort McMurray Chamber hosts Her Leadership Journey celebrating women leaders
FORT McMURRAY - Women from across sectors gathered in Fort McMurray last week for Her Leadership Journey, an event hosted by the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce celebrating leadership, connection an...
Feb 10, 2026 Shelly Powell, SVP Operations Improvement and Support Services
Canada replaces EV sales mandate with emissions-based vehicle rules
OTTAWA - The federal government has unveiled a new national automotive strategy that replaces Canada's former electric vehicle sales mandate with emissions-based standards, renewed consumer incentives...
Feb 10, 2026 Zeekr 9x Chinese PHEV. Promotional Image
Two dogs saved as fire damages Timberlea home in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Firefighters rescued two dogs from a burning home in the Timberlea neighbourhood early Saturday evening. Regional emergency officials say crews were called to a house fire on Fireweed ...
Feb 10, 2026
Faith community rallies around victims after northern Alberta bus rollover
GRANDE PRAIRIE - Members of a Grande Prairie church are mourning the loss of an adult leader and supporting injured youth and volunteers after a charter bus carrying a church group crashed on a northe...
Feb 10, 2026 Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinder Group, Grande Prairie. Image via Facebook Seventh Day Adventist page
Council signs off on $661 million municipal budget after several days of debate
FORT McMURRAY - Council in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has approved a $661 million municipal budget for 2026 following five days of deliberations, combining operating stability with inve...
Feb 10, 2026 RMWB Budget meeting, February 9, 2026
Family Day event returns to Alberta Legislature grounds on Feb. 16
EDMONTON - With Family Day just around the corner, the Alberta Legislature is inviting families to spend the holiday at the Legislature grounds with a full day of free activities, performances and int...
Feb 09, 2026 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
