Category Archives: Breaking News
Fort McKay First Nation names new Student Success Coordinator
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McKay First Nation has a new Student Success Coordinator. Samantha Collins has joined the First Nation's Education Department and will support Fort McKay youth in Grades 8 to 12 w...
Sep 22, 2026 Tipis at Elsie Fabian School, Fort McKay AB. Photo by Jon Tupper
More than 60 RMWB board and committee vacancies remain open
FORT MCMURRAY - The deadline for applying to serve on a Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo board or committee is fast approaching. More than 60 vacancies are available across 17 council-appointed b...
Sep 22, 2026 RMWB Boards and Committees networking session. RMWB Image
Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean speaks at Carbon Capture Global Summit
LONDON, U.K. - Alberta Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean, the MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche, is in London today for the 2026 Carbon Capture Global Summit, where he is scheduled to promote t...
Sep 22, 2026 Minister of Energy and MLA for Fort McMurray Lac La Biche, Hon. Brian Jean
Alberta RCMP warn 2026 could see most traffic deaths since 2015
Alberta RCMP warn 2026 could see most traffic deaths since 2015 CALGARY - Alberta RCMP say 2026 could end with the highest number of traffic fatalities in more than a decade if current trends continue...
Sep 22, 2026 An RCMP officer checking for speeders on Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray. Photo provided by the RCMP
Athabasca Tribal Council with new approach to protect First Nation children's culture
FORT McMURRAY - Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and the Athabasca Tribal Council have introduced what they describe as a new legal approach aimed at ensuring First Nation children remain connected to t...
Sep 22, 2026 Athabasca Tribal Council, web logo
Fort McMurray's Keegan Sturge competes at WorldSkills 2026 today
FORT MCMURRAY - Today is the day for Fort McMurray's Keegan Sturge as he competes for Team Canada at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai. The Keyano College electrical alumnus is competing in Electrical Inst...
Sep 22, 2026 Pictured: Electrical Instructor Dawn Ohama, Keegan Sturge, and Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall.
Ottawa moves to speed major project approvals with Bill C-39
OTTAWA - The federal government is moving to speed up major project approvals and ease trade bottlenecks with new legislation that would put a one-year target on federal reviews. Bill C-39, dubbed the...
Sep 21, 2026 ishtygashev / Depositphotos.com
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate reported arson in downtown Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a reported arson in downtown Fort McMurray after police and forensic investigators were called to the area Sept. 19. RCMP say officers and Forensic ...
Sep 21, 2026 Alana Mouland's backyard swing set hit by alleged arsonist
Fort McMurray gathering and walk to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
FORT MCMURRAY - A community gathering and walk will be held Sept. 30 in downtown Fort McMurray to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event is being organized by the Regional Munic...
Sep 21, 2026 kiyām community park
Suncor highlights growth and mine water treatment at Oil Sands Expo
FORT MCMURRAY - Suncor is pointing to disciplined growth and mine water treatment as two priorities shaping the future of the oilsands. Speaking at the Oil Sands Expo in Fort McMurray this week, senio...
Sep 21, 2026 Workers at Suncor Mine. Image via Suncor.com
