Category Archives: Breaking News
RCMP stepping up traffic enforcement over Heritage Day weekend
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP are urging motorists to make safety a priority as increased traffic is expected on provincial roads during the Heritage Day long weekend. Police say collisions are more common ...
Jul 31, 2026 An RCMP officer checking for speeders on Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray. Photo provided by the RCMP
Alberta students can apply for $107 million in scholarships and bursaries starting Aug. 4
EDMONTON - Back-to-school season is upon us, and Alberta students will soon be able to apply for more than $107 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries for the upcoming school year. Applications...
Jul 31, 2026 poringdown@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Shell posts US$9.8B profit amid renewed push into Canadian energy
LONDON - Shell more than doubled its second-quarter adjusted earnings compared with a year earlier as higher oil and natural gas prices, strong trading and record refinery utilization boosted the ener...
Jul 31, 2026 teamjackson / Depositphotos.com
Alberta and Ottawa deepen co-operation with $510-million housing agreement
EDMONTON - A more co-operative tone between Alberta and Ottawa is emerging as the two governments continue to work together on major infrastructure priorities, from oil and gas development to carbon c...
Jul 31, 2026 Timber frame house under construction. Wikimedia Commons. CC License. Photo by L Maule
Heading camping this long weekend? Check Alberta Parks fire restrictions first
EDMONTON - If your long weekend plans include camping at a provincial park, you should check AlbertaParks.ca to see if there's a fire ban. Dry conditions have led to the province implementing various ...
Jul 31, 2026 alebloshka / Depositphotos.com
Passport renewal gets easier as Canada expands online service
OTTAWA - Passport renewal just got easier for many Canadians, with the federal government expanding its online renewal service to all eligible adults in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship M...
Jul 31, 2026
RCMP warn Fort McMurray residents following six suspected overdoses
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are warning residents after officers responded to six suspected drug overdoses in the community since July 18. Police say officers administered naloxone, also known a...
Jul 30, 2026 drmekhan / Depositphotos.com
Woman charged after firearms complaint in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
FORT McMURRAY - A 39-year-old woman is facing firearms charges after Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of a person carrying a shotgun and ammunition in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation. Police wer...
Jul 30, 2026
Fort McMurray to Host 2027 Centennial Cup After Historic 2000 Championship Win
Hockey Canada announced Thursday morning that Fort McMurray, Alberta will host the 2027 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, Canada's National Junior A Championship, taking place May 6th to 16th,...
Jul 30, 2026
Swamp Rat Experience sixth season brings theatre, cabarets and programs to Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Swamp Rat Experience is preparing for its sixth season of community theatre, with productions, cabarets and programs planned through the summer of 2027. The Fort McMurray non-profit th...
Jul 29, 2026 Doubt: A Parable, image by Swamp Rat Experience
