Category Archives: Breaking News

Nenshi says Alberta jobs plan fails as unemployment rises
Alberta NDP says youth unemployment is highest in the country CALGARY - Alberta's New Democrats say the province's latest jobs numbers show the United Conservative government is failing to create stab...
Jon Tupper Sep 08, 2025 gustavofrazao / Depositphotos.com

New portal offers Albertans real-time job market data
Alberta launches labour market information portal Alberta has launched a new Labour Market Information portal aimed at helping students, job seekers, and employers make informed decisions in a shiftin...
Jon Tupper Sep 08, 2025 Rawpixel / Depositphotos.com

Judge cites repeat offences in sentencing driver for Emily Verge's death
Sentencing hearing included more than an hour of emotional victim-impact statements FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Roger Sierra will be serving 30 months behind bars after a sentencing hearing on Friday, Sept. ...
Jon Tupper Sep 07, 2025 Memorial service for Emily Verge. Image by Marina Barnes

ATB economist to speak at Fort McMurray Chamber fall luncheon
Fort McMurray Chamber to host fall economic update luncheon FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce will host its Economic Update: Fall Edition networking luncheon later this month....
Jon Tupper Sep 05, 2025

Wildfire danger remains high across Wood Buffalo
Fire permits restricted to essential use only as officials urge caution outdoors FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The wildfire danger remains high to very high across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Al...
Jon Tupper Sep 05, 2025 Forecast fire danger Sept 5, Image from Alberta Wildfire
Enbridge investing in U.S. pipelines set to boost exports by decade's end; Canada missing out
Fort McMurray MP says Canada missing LNG opportunities OTTAWA - The United States is cementing itself as a global leader in natural gas production and exports, even as Russia, once seen as the world's...
Jon Tupper Sep 05, 2025 MP Laila Goodridge speaks at campaign rally 2025

Multiple victims hospitalized after serious incident on Hollow Water First Nation near Winnipeg
HOLLOW WATER FIRST NATION, MB. - Manitoba RCMP are investigating a mass casualty event on a First Nation north of Winnipeg. Eight people from Hollow Water First Nation are being taken to hospital in W...
Jon Tupper Sep 04, 2025

Fort McKay offers school supply reimbursements for families
Parents can claim up to $150 per child for 2025-26 school year FORT McKAY, AB. - Residents of Fort McKay have an opportunity to get some money back for their school supplies. The First Nation is reimb...
Jon Tupper Sep 04, 2025 Fort McKay School Supply Program. Image via Instagram

Environment Canada forecasts warmer fall for much of Canada
Above-normal temperatures expected in Fort McMurray, highest anomalies in Newfoundland and Labrador FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Environment Canada is forecasting above-normal temperatures in the Fort McMurra...
Jon Tupper Sep 04, 2025 Autumn climate forecast-Environment Canada

Regional Emergency Services to host free pancake breakfast in Fort McMurray
Event features fire safety trailer, rescue challenge, mascots and tours FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Regional Emergency Services is inviting the public to its annual community pancake breakfast, set for Sept....
Jon Tupper Sep 04, 2025








