Category Archives: Breaking News
Fire department recruiting firefighter-paramedics and training officers in Wood Buffalo
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Fire Department is recruiting for more than a dozen full-time positions as it looks to expand staffing this spring. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says ope...
Mar 19, 2026 2022 Regional Emergency Services Firetruck
Cold Lake RCMP warn public as Fort McMurray suspect remains at large
COLD LAKE, Alta. - RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a Fort McMurray man wanted on charges related to crimes against a person. Police say Joey Jack Joseph Botelho, 34, is wanted on cha...
Mar 19, 2026 Wanted Poster for Joey Botelho
RCMP issue alert for man last known to be in Fort McMurray
LAC LA BICHE, Alta. - RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted in connection with multiple offences, with ties to the Fort McMurray region. Police say Dorian August Kootenay is w...
Mar 19, 2026
Bank of Canada holds rate at 2.25% amid global uncertainty and rising energy prices
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady Wednesday, citing growing global uncertainty tied to conflict in the Middle East and mixed signals in the domestic economy. The central ba...
Mar 18, 2026 Bank of Canada Building: By Taxiarchos228, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11974266
Longtime educator Dr. Mark Dolmont joins Keyano College leadership team
FORT McMURRAY - Keyano College has appointed longtime educator Dr. Mark Dolmont as its new vice-president of academic and student experience. The college says Dolmont will take on the role starting Ma...
Mar 18, 2026 VP Dr. Mark Dolmont, Supplied image
Treaty 6 leaders say King Charles concerned about Alberta separation push
LONDON - King Charles has expressed concern about Alberta's separatist movement after hearing from First Nations leaders who say it poses a threat to treaty rights. Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confed...
Mar 18, 2026 King Charles Official Portrait
Alberta wildlife officers join sold-out Ladies on Ice Fishing Adventure
LAC LA BICHE, Alta. - Alberta fish and wildlife officers took part in a women-focused ice fishing event earlier this month aimed at promoting outdoor skills and conservation awareness. The fifth annua...
Mar 18, 2026 Fish and Wildlife Lac La Biche event
Fort McMurray fire crews contain Thickwood garage blaze
FORT McMURRAY - A detached garage was heavily damaged in a fire in the Thickwood neighbourhood on Monday afternoon. Regional Emergency Services says crews were called to a property on Simcoe Way short...
Mar 18, 2026
Province expands community care with new mental health recovery beds
EDMONTON - Alberta is expanding community-based mental health and addiction services with the addition of 60 recovery beds aimed at easing pressure on hospitals and emergency departments. Recovery Alb...
Mar 18, 2026 vilevi / Depositphotos.com
Regulator says electricity and natural gas to shape Canada's energy future
CALGARY - Rising electricity demand and expanding natural gas production are expected to play a central role in shaping Canada's energy future, according to a new outlook from the Canada Energy Regula...
Mar 18, 2026 iofoto / Depositphotos.com
