Category Archives: Breaking News
RCMP seek help finding missing Fort McMurray teen
UPDAT May 3, 2026: FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP would like to inform the public that Ella Mary Chapman was located safe --- FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help in l...
May 01, 2026 Ella Mary Chapman, RCMP Missing Persons poster
River breakup continues as ice jam melts near Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - An ice jam on the Athabasca River near Fort McMurray continues to slowly break down, but officials say river breakup is still underway and risks remain. The Regional Municipality of Wo...
May 01, 2026 Athabasca river rising due to ice jam. 5:30, April 28, 2026
New report warns of growing challenges for young job seekers
OTTAWA - As students prepare to enter the summer job market, new data suggests many young Canadians may face growing difficulty finding work. A recent report from the Fraser Institute says youth unemp...
May 01, 2026 Laila Goodridge, House of Commons 2025. File Photo
Conservatives press Liberals on lack of progress in major projects office
OTTAWA - Federal Conservatives are raising concerns about the pace of progress on major resource and infrastructure projects, calling on the Liberal government to deliver clearer results. In a stateme...
May 01, 2026 Pierre Poilievre announcing plans to reduce fuel tax
Council to consider dirt bike track and helipads in rural plan
FORT McMURRAY - Anzac will be in the spotlight during upcoming council discussions, as Ward 4 Coun. Kyle Vandecasteyen brings forward a series of motions focused on rural priorities. The notices of mo...
May 01, 2026 RMWB Council Budget meeting Feb 3, 2026
RCMP detail response as 300 vehicles stuck on Highway 63 last weekend
FORT McMURRAY - Cleanup efforts along Highway 63 continued after a late April snowstorm left hundreds of vehicles stranded and prompted a multi-day response from RCMP and emergency crews. Police say c...
May 01, 2026 RCMP Detachment. Image via RMWB.CA
River Update: 5:00 p.m. April 30: Ice run approaching as Fort McMurray monitors river conditions
FORT McMURRAY - Water levels along the Athabasca River are slowly declining as breakup conditions continue to evolve in the Fort McMurray area. Municipal officials say an ice run moving downstream fro...
Apr 30, 2026 Ice run moves through Fort McMurray, 8:50 p.m. April 26, 2026
Iran vows to maintain grip on key oil route amid U.S. tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iran's supreme leader is striking a defiant tone as tensions with the United States continue to escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz and the country's nuclear pr...
Apr 30, 2026 By Goran_tek-en, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115671987
Steps for Life walk set for Saturday in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - A community walk aimed at raising awareness about workplace safety and supporting families affected by tragedy is set to take place this weekend in Fort McMurray. The Steps for Life wa...
Apr 30, 2026
Water levels stable as ice run approaches Fort McMurray, Draper alert remains
FORT McMURRAY - Water levels along the Athabasca River remained stable overnight as officials monitor an incoming ice run expected to reach Fort McMurray later Thursday. The Regional Municipality of W...
Apr 30, 2026 Athabasca river rising due to ice jam. 5:30, April 28, 2026
