Category Archives: Breaking News
RCMP inviting residents to Fort McMurray open house Saturday
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are reminding residents about an open house being held this coming Saturday at the Fort McMurray detachment. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Woo...
Sep 14, 2026 RCMP Open House, September 19, 2026
Fort McMurray youth charged after stolen vehicle found back at owner's home
FORT MCMURRAY - A 16-year-old Fort McMurray boy is facing charges after Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a stolen vehicle early Sunday morning. Police say officers were called at about 2:11 a.m. Sept. 1...
Sep 14, 2026 RCMP Crest
Fort McMurray housing market rebounds as confidence returns to oilsands
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McMurray's real estate market is beginning to rebound, with housing inventory at a 10-year low as renewed confidence in the oilsands spurs higher demand. Colin Hartigan, broker-ow...
Sep 14, 2026 Colin Hartigan, Coldwell Banker United. Image via colinhartigan.com
Graig Walsh stepping down as Regional Recreation Corporation CEO
FORT MCMURRAY - The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo is undergoing a leadership change, with CEO Graig Walsh stepping down from the role effective Oct. 2. The RRC Board of Directors has...
Sep 14, 2026 MacDonald Island Park, RMWB Web Image
Alberta adds more than 8,000 post-secondary spaces for high-demand careers
EDMONTON - Alberta is adding more than 8,000 post-secondary spaces as part of a $148-million investment aimed at training workers for high-demand fields. The province says the funding will be provided...
Sep 14, 2026 NAIT, Wikimedia Commons, CC License
Smith pitches Alberta projects to investors controlling $50-trillion pool
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith and three Alberta cabinet ministers are pitching the province to some of the world's largest investors at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit. Jobs, Economy, Trade...
Sep 14, 2026 Danielle Smith news conference image
Separatist leader leaves questions over who would be citizens of independent Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY - Albertans will vote Oct. 19 on whether the province should begin the legal process required to hold a binding referendum on separation from Canada. One of the groups arguing in favour ...
Sep 13, 2026 Alberta Prosperity Project, Didsbury Town Hall, Jan. 7, 2026
Alberta RCMP unveil memorial for employees lost to suicide
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP have unveiled a memorial plaque honouring employees who have died by suicide. The plaque was unveiled Sept. 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, at Alberta RCMP headquarters in Ed...
Sep 13, 2026 RCMP Memorial to officers who died by suicide
Wood Buffalo RCMP seek help locating missing 54-year-old man
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a 54-year-old man who has not been heard from since late August. Police say Vadante Bizlall was last heard from Aug. 29 and ...
Sep 11, 2026 Vadante Bizlall Missing persons poster, RCMP supplied image
Fort McMurray Junior Forest Rangers recognized after successful season
FORT MCMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Forest Area's Junior Forest Ranger crew is being recognized after wrapping up a seven-week summer program that included hands-on experience in forestry and wildfire o...
Sep 11, 2026
