Category Archives: Breaking News
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
First Nations chiefs seek RCMP probe into Alberta government actions
CALGARY - Chiefs representing First Nations in Treaties 6, 7 and 8 are calling for RCMP and auditor general investigations into Premier Danielle Smith and members of Alberta's United Conservative gove...
Jun 18, 2026 Media Release of Chiefs representing First Nations in Treaties 6, 7 and 8 are calling for RCMP and auditor general investigations into Premier Danielle Smith
Father's Day Slam bringing professional wrestling back to Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY - Professional wrestling is returning to Fort McMurray next weekend, with local favourite Fort Mac Maniac set to make his return to the ring. The Fort McMurray Giants and Monster Pro Wre...
Jun 17, 2026 Monster Pro Wrestling, promo poster
Fraser Institute report highlights Alberta's fiscal contribution to Canada
VANCOUVER - Albertans' net contribution to federal finances has saved taxpayers in other provinces about $1,000 annually on average over the past two decades, according to a new study from the Fraser ...
Jun 17, 2026 Tatiana53 / Depositphotos.com
Headline: Impaired driving charges laid after vehicle strikes Fort McMurray home
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray man is facing impaired driving and several other charges after allegedly crashing a vehicle into his own home and refusing to come outside when police arrived. Wood Buf...
Jun 17, 2026 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
UPDATE: Suncor document suggests major shift toward locally based workforce
The letter also references a community worker availability database developed in collaboration with Lifemark, Manpower, Careers and Keyano College to help contractors source local talent...
Jun 17, 2026 Suncor Energy Centre
Uranium exploration resumes near Alberta border in Athabasca Basin
URANIUM CITY, Sask. - A new uranium exploration program is underway about 230 kilometres east of Fort Chipewyan as companies continue searching for new deposits within the Athabasca Basin, one of the ...
Jun 17, 2026 By Nuclear Regulatory Commission from US - Uranium, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78145632
Overdue boater found safe after Clearwater River search
FORT McMURRAY - An overdue boater reported missing on the Clearwater River was found safe Friday afternoon after experiencing mechanical problems with his vessel, prompting a multi-agency search invol...
Jun 17, 2026 Local HERO Helicopter. Supplied media
Arts Council Wood Buffalo announces 2026-27 board of directors
FORT McMURRAY - Arts Council Wood Buffalo has elected its board of directors for 2026-27 following its annual general meeting and a community panel discussion focused on the region's arts landscape. T...
Jun 17, 2026 Arts Council of Wood Buffalo AGM. Facebook image
Oil prices fall below $80 as Iran-U.S. deal revives Hormuz shipping hopes
CALGARY - Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after the United States and Iran reached a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about di...
Jun 17, 2026 Kanoke46 / Depositphotos.com
