Category Archives: Breaking News

FORT CHIPEWYAN - Melody Lepine has officially taken office as chief of the Mikisew Cree First Nation following the nation's recent election. Lepine assumes leadership alongside newly elected councillo...

FORT MCMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking feedback from local businesses as it looks for ways to reduce the impact of municipal construction projects on day-to-day operation...

OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament has introduced legislation that would impose significantly tougher penalties on people convicted of trafficking and producing fentanyl and other synthetic ...

WASHINGTON - Iran's renewed threat to close the Strait of Hormuz is casting a shadow over fragile negotiations with the United States as diplomats from both countries meet in Switzerland in an attempt...

FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP and Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo bylaw officers are inviting residents to attend an information session focused on e-scooters and other miniature vehicles. T...

FORT McMURRAY - Property crime is down across Alberta, including in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, according to new statistics released by the RCMP. Alberta RCMP says reported property off...

MONTREAL - A Montreal-based think tank is calling on Ottawa to abolish Canada's supply management system, arguing the policy drives up food prices and disproportionately affects lower-income household...

EDMONTON - Alberta's government says physicians will be allowed to perform both publicly funded and privately paid surgeries beginning this fall under a new dual practice model aimed at increasing sur...

FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray man is facing several charges after RCMP say a hit-and-run collision in the downtown area led to an impaired driving investigation. Wood Buffalo RCMP received a report ...

FORT McMURRAY - Two drivers are facing court appearances after RCMP say they were caught street racing at more than double the posted speed limit in a Fort McMurray neighbourhood. Wood Buffalo RCMP Mu...