Category Archives: Breaking News

Overdue boater found safe after Clearwater River search
FORT McMURRAY - An overdue boater reported missing on the Clearwater River was found safe Friday afternoon after experiencing mechanical problems with his vessel, prompting a multi-agency search invol...
Jon Tupper Jun 17, 2026 Local HERO Helicopter. Supplied media

Arts Council Wood Buffalo announces 2026-27 board of directors
FORT McMURRAY - Arts Council Wood Buffalo has elected its board of directors for 2026-27 following its annual general meeting and a community panel discussion focused on the region's arts landscape. T...
Jon Tupper Jun 17, 2026 Arts Council of Wood Buffalo AGM. Facebook image

Oil prices fall below $80 as Iran-U.S. deal revives Hormuz shipping hopes
CALGARY - Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after the United States and Iran reached a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about di...
Jon Tupper Jun 17, 2026 Kanoke46 / Depositphotos.com

Alberta RCMP offer summer highway safety advice for drivers
EDMONTON - With summer road trip season approaching and traffic volumes expected to increase across Alberta, RCMP are reminding motorists to take extra care when sharing the road with commercial vehic...
Jon Tupper Jun 17, 2026 3dmentat / Depositphotos.com

Large fire in Wood Buffalo National Park remains out of control
FORT CHIPEWYAN - While there is only one active wildfire in the Fort McMurray Forest Area and it is already under control, a much larger wildfire remains active inside nearby Wood Buffalo National Par...
Jon Tupper Jun 17, 2026 Parks Canada Wildland Firefighter. Web Image via Parks Canada

Local basketball players to represent Zone 7 at provincial games
FORT McMURRAY - A dozen Fort McMurray basketball players are preparing to represent the region at the 2026 Alberta Summer Games next month in Strathcona County. The 12 athletes have been selected to t...
Jon Tupper Jun 16, 2026 efks / Depositphotos.com

New Winners/HomeSense store planned for Parsons Creek Town Centre
FORT McMURRAY - A Winners/HomeSense store is coming to Fort McMurray, marking the first location for the retail brands in the region and adding another major tenant to the growing Parsons Creek Town C...
Jon Tupper Jun 16, 2026 Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism lands major retail chain

Alberta commissions report on economic impacts of separation
EDMONTON - Alberta's government has appointed an independent advisory panel and commissioned a report examining the potential economic impacts of Alberta separating from Canada ahead of a proposed ref...
Jon Tupper Jun 16, 2026 Studioclover / Depositphotos.com

Alberta launches review of Renewable Fuels Standard
EDMONTON - Alberta is reviewing its Renewable Fuels Standard as the province seeks to modernize regulations governing low-carbon transportation fuels while maintaining fuel affordability and attractin...
Jon Tupper Jun 16, 2026 scanrail / Depositphotos.com

Alberta students rank among Canada's best in science, reading and math
EDMONTON - With another school year drawing to a close and a new group of graduates preparing for post-secondary studies, apprenticeships and careers, Alberta students are leaving the classroom with s...
Jon Tupper Jun 16, 2026 stetsik / Depositphotos.com








