Category Archives: Breaking News

Community support helps Fort McMurray McHappy Day top $26,000
FORT McMURRAY - McDonald's restaurants in Fort McMurray say this year's McHappy Day campaign raised more than $39,516.18 for charities supporting children and families in the region and northern Alber...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026 Cruz FM Serves on McHappy Day

River Breakup Complete in Fort McMurray, Draper Evacuation Alert Lifted
(Fort McMurray, Alberta) - River breakup is now officially complete in Fort McMurray, bringing an end to this year's Ice Jam Watch and lifting the Evacuation Alert for Draper. Officials say there is n...
Jordan Keating May 07, 2026 Athabasca River, May 3, 14:30

RMWB council to consider campground zoning change in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Regional council will hold a public hearing later this month on a proposed bylaw amendment affecting operations at Centennial Campground in Fort McMurray. The hearing is scheduled for ...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026

Alberta voter data breach investigation deepens amid new allegations
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP is accusing individuals allegedly connected to Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party of participating in an online meeting tied to the ongoing Elections Alberta v...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026

Fort McMurray entrepreneur recognized for years of charitable work
FORT McMURRAY - What began as a part-time high school job for Victor Wiley has grown into a decades-long career and a major fundraising effort supporting charities and community groups across Fort McM...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026

Jet fuel crunch could bring flight cuts and higher fares, analyst warns
CHICAGO - If you have travel plans in the near future, you may want to keep an eye out for changes as a growing jet fuel crunch tied to the Strait of Hormuz crisis begins affecting airlines around the...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026 portosabbia / Depositphotos.com

New wildfire reporting tools introduced as spring fire season begins
FORT McMURRAY - Wildfire season is back in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, though officials say the current wildfire danger remains low across the region. Alberta Wildfire says conditions can still cha...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026 Alberta Wildfire logo

211 Alberta becomes provincewide front door for mental health services
EDMONTON - Albertans seeking mental health or addiction support will now be directed to a single provincewide access point as the Alberta government moves to simplify what officials describe as a frag...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026 tatsianama / Depositphotos.com

RCMP arrest suspect inside downtown Fort McMurray dealership
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray man is facing several charges after RCMP responded to a reported break and enter at a downtown vehicle dealership late last month. Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers were c...
Jon Tupper May 07, 2026 RCMP Truck, image by Jon Tupper

Two Edmonton men charged after thefts from vehicles in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Two Edmonton men are facing dozens of charges after RCMP investigated a series of thefts and break-ins involving vehicles in Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers responded aro...
Jon Tupper May 06, 2026








