Category Archives: Breaking News
Canadian oil cheaper and lower risk than Venezuelan crude, Carney says
PARIS - Mark Carney says Canada's oil sector will remain competitive even if a revitalized Venezuelan industry re-enters global markets, arguing Canadian crude is cheaper, cleaner and carries far less...
Jan 07, 2026 Premier Smith with PM Mark Carney, Oct 2025
Suncor posts safest year ever as production and refining set records
CALGARY - Suncor Energy says it delivered its 2024 Investor Day commitments a full year ahead of schedule after posting record safety, production and refining results in 2025. The Calgary-based compan...
Jan 06, 2026 Suncor Energy Centre
Former deputy PM Chrystia Freeland appointed to key Ukraine recovery role
OTTAWA - Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland has been appointed to a new international role tied to Ukraine's recovery, deepening her long-standing involvement in the country's economic and...
Jan 06, 2026 Kmu.gov.ua, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Residents invited to help set Wood Buffalo RCMP priorities for coming year
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking residents to help shape policing priorities for the region for 2026-27, with public feedback open until Feb. 25. Police say community input will help guide...
Jan 06, 2026 RCMP speaking with public. Wikimedia Commons, CC License
Alberta utilities minister heads to Montana to strengthen energy ties
EDMONTON - Alberta's minister of affordability and utilities is travelling to Montana this week to strengthen cross-border energy partnerships and discuss power grid reliability. The Alberta governmen...
Jan 06, 2026 apotterdd / Depositphotos.com
Canadian energy shares fall while U.S. oil majors gain following military action
TORONTO - Canadian oil stocks fell sharply Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela and the seizure of President Nicols Maduro, as investors reacted to the prospect ...
Jan 06, 2026 visuals6x / Depositphotos.com
Fire causes extensive damage to MacIver Street home in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY-A single-storey house in downtown Fort McMurray was seriously damaged by fire Sunday afternoon, with no injuries reported. Firefighters were called to a home on MacIver Street around 2 p...
Jan 06, 2026
La Loche Winter Trail opens to light vehicles with 5,000 kg limit
FORT McMURRAY - The La Loche Winter Trail is opening to light vehicles at noon today, with officials urging drivers to plan ahead and use caution. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says vehicl...
Jan 05, 2026
Alberta RCMP see spike in fatal collisions amid winter driving conditions
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP are warning of a spike in fatal collisions amid winter driving conditions, following an earlier increase in non-injury crashes linked to snow and ice. Preliminary police data s...
Jan 05, 2026 Car Crash, 2025. Image by Jon Tupper
Load limit increase allows heavier traffic on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is increasing to 15,000 kilograms as of noon Friday, allowing heavier vehicles to begin using the route. Regional Municipality o...
Jan 05, 2026
