Category Archives: Breaking News
Fort McMurray wildfire research revisited as 10th anniversary wildfire season nears close
FORT MCMURRAY - As wildfire season and the 10th anniversary year of the Fort McMurray wildfire move toward their close, published research led by psychologist Dr. Genevive Belleville offers a detailed...
Sep 7, 2026 By DarrenRD - File:Landscape view of wildfire near Highway 63 in south Fort McMurray.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48561288
U.S. diesel prices hit record high as inflation pressures mount
WASHINGTON - Inflationary pressures are beginning to mount in the United States as diesel prices climb to a record high, raising transportation and supply chain costs across the economy. GasBuddy says...
Sep 7, 2026 By MobiusDaXter - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15326204
Countdown is on for Oil Sands Expo in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY - The countdown is on for the Oil Sands Expo, with the industry gathering set to bring energy leaders, technology providers and operators together in Fort McMurray later this month. The ...
Sep 4, 2026 Oil Sands Expo, web media
Alberta Ombudsman reports record number of complaints
EDMONTON - Complaints to the Alberta Ombudsman have reached another record high, with the office handling nearly 6,500 cases during the last fiscal year. Ombudsman Kevin Brezinski released his office'...
Sep 4, 2026 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
Alberta RCMP seek man last known to be in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Alberta RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a man wanted by police who was last known to be in Fort McMurray. RCMP have identified Mark Daniel Klemke as this week's s...
Sep 3, 2026 Wanted Poster: Mark Daniel Klemke. Do not approach
Ottawa extends gas and diesel tax relief into 2027
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending its suspension of the fuel excise tax through the end of January, saying Canadians continue to face higher costs amid global conflicts and the trade disput...
Sep 3, 2026 spflaum / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray man charged with indecent act after downtown incident
FORT MCMURRAY - A Fort McMurray man is facing charges after police received several reports of a naked man committing indecent acts near businesses in the downtown area. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded at...
Sep 3, 2026
Wood Buffalo RCMP warn against vigilante action following sexual interference arrest
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are urging residents not to engage in vigilante action, including threats, harassment or intimidation, following the arrest of a Fort McMurray man in a sexual interfe...
Sep 3, 2026 YuliyaKirayonakBO / Depositphotos.com
RCMP seek tips after tools stolen from Fort McMurray work van
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are seeking public assistance following the theft of construction tools and equipment from a work vehicle in Gregoire. Police say a 2014 white GMC cube van was broken...
Sep 3, 2026 RCMP Body Worn Camera. Image supplied by RCMP
Alberta boosts education funding to record $10.8B as students return to class
EDMONTON - Alberta students are returning to classrooms backed by what the province says is a record $10.8 billion in education funding, including money for more teachers, educational assistants and c...
Sep 3, 2026
