Category Archives: Breaking News
Liberals tout food inflation relief as think tank flags hidden tax hit on working seniors
CALGARY - A day after the Liberal government announced new affordability measures aimed at tackling food inflation, a Montreal-based think tank with offices in Calgary is warning that Ottawa's tax and...
Jan 28, 2026 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Oil sands investment at centre of Conservative motion to repeal federal development laws
OTTAWA - Conservatives introduced a motion in the House of Commons calling for the Liberal government to repeal a series of federal laws and regulations they say are stifling investment, driving up co...
Jan 28, 2026 benkrut / Depositphotos.com
Census 2025 signals renewed growth for Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo, with more families settling in the region
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is growing again for the first time in a decade, according to the municipality's 2025 census, which shows the region's population rose to 107,740. The figure...
Jan 27, 2026 Aerial photo of lower townsite, Fort McMurray. Image via rmwb.ca
Just over a week to go as Artemis II launch window opens Feb. 6 with Canadian astronaut aboard.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - The countdown is underway for NASA's Artemis II mission, with just eight days remaining until the opening of the first potential launch window on Feb. 6 for the first crewed...
Jan 27, 2026 Moon photo, March 2024, Jon Tupper
Children's privacy a top priority for Alberta watchdog as Data Privacy Week begins
EDMONTON - Alberta's information and privacy commissioner says protecting the personal information of children and youth is a top priority as her office marks international Data Privacy Week. Diane Mc...
Jan 27, 2026 dekazigzag / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray skaters named to Team Canada men's roller derby program
FORT MCMURRAY - Three members of Fort McMurray's roller derby community are heading to the international stage after being named to Team Canada's men's roller derby program for 2026. Athletes Ryan Whe...
Jan 27, 2026 Fort McMurray Roller Derby League logo. Web image
Pizza Pops recall expanded across Canada over possible E. coli contamination
OTTAWA - Canada's public health agency has expanded a recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops first announced in December after additional products were linked to possible E. coli O26 contamination. The Public...
Jan 27, 2026 Pizza Pops. Wikimedia, cc license
RMWB Ward 1 Coun. Jennifer Vardy asks Fort McMurray and area residents how to stay connected
FORT MCMURRAY - The municipal election campaign ended more than three months ago, but one elected councillor says her focus on public engagement is just getting started. Ward 1 Coun. Jennifer Vardy to...
Jan 27, 2026 Jennifer Vardy, File photo
One communicable measles case remains in Alberta North Zone as contact tracing continues
EDMONTON - Alberta's measles outbreak has dropped to a single known communicable case as public health officials continue contact tracing to reach anyone who may have been exposed while the individual...
Jan 27, 2026 milastokerpro / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray town hall set as Alberta seeks input on nuclear energy development
EDMONTON - Albertans are being invited to share their views on the potential development of nuclear energy in the province as the Alberta government continues a multi-phase public engagement process. ...
Jan 27, 2026 Danielle Smith news conference image
