Category Archives: Breaking News
Water outlook improves as renewed China partnership boosts agricultural optimism
EDMONTON - Alberta's improving water outlook is raising expectations for stronger crop production just as Canada and China move toward renewed agricultural ties that could expand export opportunities ...
Feb 23, 2026 By CSIRO, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35479898
RMWB reminding residents of shift in WMZ rotations as city digs out from major snowfall
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reminding residents about significant changes to winter road maintenance as crews continue clearing streets following last week's record sn...
Feb 22, 2026 Winter Maintenance Zones, RMWB image
Shootout on the Snye cancelled as extreme cold hits WinterPLAY in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Organizers have cancelled the Shootout on the Snye hockey tournament at WinterPLAY due to extreme cold and dangerous wind chills, citing safety concerns for players and spectators. The...
Feb 22, 2026
Industry group adopts Oil Sands Alliance name to reflect broader mandate
CALGARY - The Pathways Alliance industry group has changed its name to the Oil Sands Alliance as it looks to emphasize its broader mandate of supporting growth in Canada's oil sands sector. The organi...
Feb 22, 2026
RCMP Investigating Road Rage Incident Involving Sword in Abasand
FORT McMURRAY, AB - Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a road rage incident that escalated into a weapons complaint earlier this week. Police say on February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:12 a.m., off...
Feb 20, 2026
WinterPLAY returns with full week of family fun in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - WinterPLAY is just around the corner, bringing families and friends together in Fort McMurray for several days of winter activities, outdoor fun and community celebration. Event organi...
Feb 20, 2026
Alberta says expanded doctor and nurse practitioner access improving primary care
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says more residents are gaining access to primary care as the province launches a new online tool aimed at helping people connect with doctors and other providers more ...
Feb 20, 2026
Researchers Call for System Wide AI Integration in Canadian Health Care
VANCOUVER - A new study from the Fraser Institute says artificial intelligence could significantly improve productivity in health care, but only if health systems are redesigned to integrate the techn...
Feb 20, 2026 scanrail / Depositphotos.com
Heavy snowfall boosts Alberta snowpack, improving 2026 water outlook for farmers
EDMONTON - Backs may be breaking, muscles sore and patience wearing thin after a winter of nearly relentless snowfall across Alberta, but provincial officials say the deep drifts piling up are transla...
Feb 20, 2026 fotokostic / Depositphotos.com
Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on immigration limits and provincial rights
Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on immigration limits and provincial rightsDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province will hold a referendum in October on proposed measures...
Feb 19, 2026 Premier Smith addresses province, February 20, 2026
