Category Archives: Breaking News

Report argues supply management adds hundreds to annual food bills
MONTREAL - A Montreal-based think tank is calling on Ottawa to abolish Canada's supply management system, arguing the policy drives up food prices and disproportionately affects lower-income household...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2026 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

Alberta to allow doctors to perform public and private surgeries
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says physicians will be allowed to perform both publicly funded and privately paid surgeries beginning this fall under a new dual practice model aimed at increasing sur...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2026 motortion / Depositphotos.com

RCMP arrest suspect after downtown hit and run
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray man is facing several charges after RCMP say a hit-and-run collision in the downtown area led to an impaired driving investigation. Wood Buffalo RCMP received a report ...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2026

Motorcycle, SUV seized following street racing stop in Timberlea
FORT McMURRAY - Two drivers are facing court appearances after RCMP say they were caught street racing at more than double the posted speed limit in a Fort McMurray neighbourhood. Wood Buffalo RCMP Mu...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2026 Vehicle Seizure in Fort McMurray following racing charges. RCMP Supplied photo

Ottawa unveils food affordability plan as Alberta offers $100 rebates
OTTAWA - The federal government has unveiled Canada's first National Food Security Strategy, promising billions of dollars in investments aimed at making food more affordable and strengthening the cou...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2026 06photo / Depositphotos.com

New pharmacy agreement promises fewer trips and more care closer to home
EDMONTON - Albertans with stable chronic conditions will soon be able to get longer prescription refills and access expanded pharmacy services under a new agreement between the provincial government a...
Jon Tupper Jun 18, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

Wildfire danger rises to very high in parts of northeastern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wildfire danger has increased to very high in parts of northeastern Alberta as dry conditions continue across the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Alberta Wildfire said Wednesday that...
Jon Tupper Jun 18, 2026

Motorcycle, SUV seized following street racing stop in Timberlea
FORT McMURRAY - Two drivers are facing court appearances after RCMP say they were caught street racing at more than double the posted speed limit in a Fort McMurray neighbourhood. Wood Buffalo RCMP Mu...
Jon Tupper Jun 18, 2026 Vehicle seizure following RCMP investigation. RCMP supplied image

Treaty Days underway at Fort McKay First Nation
FORT McKAY - Treaty Days are underway at Fort McKay First Nation, bringing together community members, neighbours and visitors from across the region for four days of cultural celebrations, entertainm...
Jon Tupper Jun 18, 2026 Tipis at Elsie Fabian School, Fort McKay AB. Photo by Jon Tupper

Fire marshal urges safe disposal of smoking materials after garage fire
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's fire marshal is reminding residents to properly dispose of smoking materials after a garage fire in Timberlea was traced to improperly disca...
Jon Tupper Jun 18, 2026 2022 Regional Emergency Services Firetruck








