Category Archives: Breaking News

Artemis II launch delayed, extending Canada's wait for Jeremy Hansen's moon mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Canadians will have to wait longer to see astronaut Jeremy Hansen take to the skies and become the first Canadian to fly on a mission around the moon after NASA delayed the Arte...
Jon Tupper Feb 04, 2026 Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Space Agency

RMWB restricts winter road traffic to light vehicles Wednesday
FORT McMURRAY - Daytime load limits will be in effect Wednesday on winter roads serving northern communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo because of warm weather conditions. The munici...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026

Public consultation opens on Alberta's private sector privacy rules
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is asking Albertans and private-sector organizations to share their views as it moves to modernize the province's private-sector privacy law. A public consultation op...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026

Headline: Alberta New Democrats press Smith for update as ER pressures persist
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrats are calling on Premier Danielle Smith to address Albertans directly about pressures facing the province's health care system and have launched a petition urging the ...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026 Alberta NDP Web Logo

Alberta researchers target colorectal cancer with retooled malaria drug
EDMONTON - Researchers at the University of Alberta say an existing anti-malarial drug could help make colorectal cancer tumours more sensitive to chemotherapy, offering a potential path to more targe...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026 University of Alberta Web logo

YMM unveils 2026 digital art exhibit highlighting local voices
FORT McMURRAY - A new digital art exhibit will launch Tuesday evening at the Fort McMurray International Airport, showcasing local perspectives through large-scale installations across the terminal. T...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026

Highway 881 reopens after semi trailer blocks lanes near Conklin
FORT MCMURRAY - Highway 881 has reopened following a temporary closure caused by a semi-trailer blocking both lanes of traffic south of Conklin. Wood Buffalo RCMP said the highway was shut down earlie...
Jon Tupper Feb 02, 2026 Highway 881 Alberta Sign
Lac La Biche youth care centre upgraded as province boosts supports
Headline: Lac La Biche youth care centre upgraded as province boosts supports EDMONTON - Alberta's government says new investments in campus-based care facilities will improve access to specialized, t...
Jon Tupper Feb 02, 2026

RCMP searching for damaged vehicle after head on collision
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help to identify a driver involved in a hit and run early Thursday. Police say officers responded around 2:41 a.m. Jan. 29 to a collision ...
Jon Tupper Feb 02, 2026

Brent breaks $70 as analysts see firmer oil outlook
CALGARY - Oil prices are climbing as fears of a global supply glut begin to ease, according to several market analysts. Brent crude rose above $70 US per barrel this week for the first time since mid-...
Jon Tupper Feb 02, 2026








