Category Archives: Breaking News
Ottawa unveils food affordability plan as Alberta offers $100 rebates
OTTAWA - The federal government has unveiled Canada's first National Food Security Strategy, promising billions of dollars in investments aimed at making food more affordable and strengthening the cou...
Jun 19, 2026 06photo / Depositphotos.com
New pharmacy agreement promises fewer trips and more care closer to home
EDMONTON - Albertans with stable chronic conditions will soon be able to get longer prescription refills and access expanded pharmacy services under a new agreement between the provincial government a...
Jun 18, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com
Wildfire danger rises to very high in parts of northeastern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wildfire danger has increased to very high in parts of northeastern Alberta as dry conditions continue across the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Alberta Wildfire said Wednesday that...
Jun 18, 2026
Motorcycle, SUV seized following street racing stop in Timberlea
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...
Jun 18, 2026 Vehicle seizure following RCMP investigation. RCMP supplied image
Treaty Days underway at Fort McKay First Nation
FORT McKAY - Treaty Days are underway at Fort McKay First Nation, bringing together community members, neighbours and visitors from across the region for four days of cultural celebrations, entertainm...
Jun 18, 2026 Tipis at Elsie Fabian School, Fort McKay AB. Photo by Jon Tupper
Fire marshal urges safe disposal of smoking materials after garage fire
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's fire marshal is reminding residents to properly dispose of smoking materials after a garage fire in Timberlea was traced to improperly disca...
Jun 18, 2026 2022 Regional Emergency Services Firetruck
Arts and screen industries receive more than $65M in provincial support
BANFF, Alta. - Alberta is investing more than $65 million in support of its arts and screen industries as the province looks to build on a surge in film and television production. The funding, highlig...
Jun 18, 2026 franky242 / Depositphotos.com
Two Edmonton students charged in AI-generated exploitation investigation
EDMONTON - Two Edmonton junior high school students have been charged after allegedly using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of classmates, according to Alberta Law Enforceme...
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Sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become law in Canada
OTTAWA - Sweeping changes to Canada's bail and sentencing laws have officially become law, with the federal government promising tougher consequences for repeat and violent offenders and stricter rule...
Jun 18, 2026 Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Canada. Image: Coady International Institute, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Independent Alberta could face $27 billion deficit, analysis suggests
CALGARY - A new analysis commissioned by a group opposing Alberta separation suggests an independent Alberta could face a first-year deficit of more than $27 billion. Vote to Stay, an organization adv...
Jun 18, 2026 oasisamuel / Depositphotos.com
