Category Archives: Breaking News

Canada marks 10 years since Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report
OTTAWA - Canada is marking the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Final Report, reflecting on the lasting harm of the residential school system and reaffirming commitments t...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 ishtygashev / Depositphotos.com

Survey finds Albertans broadly favour ending public funding for private schools
CALGARY - A large majority of Albertans would vote to end public funding for independent schools if the issue were put to a referendum, according to a new poll released by ThinkHQ Public Affairs. The ...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 ThinkHQ Web Image

Dark skies set the stage as Ursid meteor shower returns
FORT MCMURRAY - A quiet but reliable meteor shower begins tonight, giving skywatchers in northern Alberta a chance to catch the Ursids under some of the darkest skies of the year. The Ursid meteor sho...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 By Ursa_major_constellation_map.png: Torsten Brongerderivative work: Kxx (talk) - Ursa_major_constellation_map.png, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10945438

Wood Buffalo RCMP urge residents to secure homes before holiday travel
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP is reminding residents to take extra precautions to protect their homes while travelling during the holiday season, when empty houses can be more vulnerable to theft ...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 tab62 / Depositphotos.com

Massive pistachio recall issued over Salmonella risk as outbreak investigation continues
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning Canadians about a massive recall covering many different brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella conta...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 graletta / Depositphotos.com

Alberta museums offer free winter admission for kids under Canada Strong Pass
EDMONTON - Children, teens and young adults will be able to explore Alberta's museums and historic sites for free or at reduced cost this winter as the province once again takes part in the Canada Str...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 Oil Sands Discovery Centre. Web image

Federal inspectors crack down on food fraud as Canadians feel grocery squeeze
OTTAWA - As grocery prices remain high, federal inspectors say some food products sold in Canada are increasingly being scrutinized for misrepresentation, substitution and short weight as businesses a...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 06photo / Depositphotos.com

Fort McMurray athletes make history at NoGi jiu jitsu world championships
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McMurray athletes are returning home with world titles after a strong showing at the 2025 IBJJF NoGi World Championships in Las Vegas. Fort Martial Arts sent three competitors to ...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 The Fort Martial Arts Team, Las Vegas. Image via The Fort Martial Arts Facebook

Winter maintenance parking restrictions return for parts of Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY - Snow removal operations will be underway across parts of Fort McMurray next week as Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 become active from Dec. 15 to 19, bringing temporary on street p...
Jon Tupper Dec 15, 2025 Winter Maintenance Zones, RMWB image

Junior A Hockey Players Hospitalized After Northern Alberta Bus Crash
Two Junior A hockey players were taken to hospital after a team bus crashed on a northern Alberta highway Friday morning. RCMP say the coach bus carrying members of the Athabasca Rivermen slid off Hig...
Jordan Keating Dec 12, 2025 Photo supplied by Alberta RCMP








