Category Archives: Breaking News
UPDATED: Police to monitor citizen-led Highway 63 road repair initiative
UPDATE (June 11, 2026): This story has been updated with late-breaking information following a meeting between Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Mayor Sandy Bowman and Alberta Transportation Minis...
Jun 11, 2026
ALERT asks public to help identify young sexual assault victim
Content warning: This story contains information about child sexual abuse that may be disturbing to some readers. EDMONTON - Alberta law enforcement officials are asking for the public's help identify...
Jun 11, 2026 Simon Lacoursiere, ALERT supplied image
Wood Buffalo council approves strategic plan through 2029
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo council has approved a new Strategic Governance Plan intended to guide municipal priorities and decision-making through 2029. The plan, approv...
Jun 11, 2026 February 10, RMWB Council Meeting
Team Wood Buffalo brings home medals from Canada-Wide Science Fair
FORT McMURRAY - Students representing Team Wood Buffalo earned several medals and special awards at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Shayan Awan and Riley Saha Halder each received Senior Bronze Medals, ...
Jun 11, 2026 Fort McMurray Science Fair Team Shayan Awan, Riley Saha Halder, Arhaan Kuresh, and Navindu Pathirana. Facebook image
Cenovus extends support for HERO1 helicopter emergency service
FORT McMURRAY - Cenovus Energy is contributing an additional $300,000 over two years to support the Local HERO Foundation and the region's only dedicated helicopter emergency medical service. The fund...
Jun 11, 2026 Local HERO Helicopter. Supplied media
Alberta pushes ahead with west coast pipeline proposal despite hurdles
CALGARY - Discussions surrounding a proposed new oil pipeline from Alberta to Canada's west coast are accelerating, but questions remain about the project's route, economics and political support. The...
Jun 11, 2026 vladymyrb / Depositphotos.com
Police warn parents about extremist groups using gaming and messaging apps
EDMONTON - RCMP Federal Policing is urging parents, guardians and schools to watch for signs young people are being targeted by violent online groups. The RCMP's Northwest Region national security tea...
Jun 11, 2026
NAABA sets Oct. 9 date for annual general meeting
FORT McMURRAY - The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association is inviting Indigenous entrepreneurs, business leaders and community partners to mark their calendars for its 2026 annual gener...
Jun 11, 2026
Community-led effort targets road hazards along Highway 63
FORT McMURRAY - Frustrated by deteriorating road conditions, potholes and what organizers describe as a lack of timely action from the province, residents and local businesses are planning a community...
Jun 10, 2026 Highway 63 rough conditions sign. Images by Devon Torrie.
Recruitment begins for Alberta Summer Games board of directors
FORT McMURRAY - Organizers of the 2028 Alberta Summer Games are seeking community members to help lead planning efforts for the provincial sporting event, which is set to bring hundreds of athletes an...
Jun 10, 2026 Alberta Games Logo
