Category Archives: Breaking News

Winter Maintenance Ends with Mountains of Snow Cleared and Sweeping Underway
Street Sweepers Take Over as RMWB Wraps Up Winter Maintenance Season Fort McMurray, AB- Say goodbye to snowplows and hello to street sweepers. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is officially c...
Jon Tupper Apr 15, 2025 RMWB Street sweepers. Image from www.rmwb.ca

Countdown to Race Day: Fort McMurray Marathon Announces Fall Return
Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon returns this fall with community spirit and Boston dreams FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - One of northern Alberta's most anticipated athletic events is lacing up for another...
Jon Tupper Apr 15, 2025 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com

Out-of-control wildfire near Janvier grows to 100 hectares
Wildfire near Janvier grows to 100 hectares, cause under investigation JANVIER, AB. - A new wildfire burning about 10 kilometres north of the hamlet of Janvier has grown to approximately 100 hectares ...
Jon Tupper Apr 14, 2025 Alberta Wildfire logo

OPEC Predicts Oil Demand to Rise in 2025
Oil Prices Rise as OPEC Sees Steady Demand Despite Trade Risks Oil prices climbed slightly on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $65.39 and WTI hitting $62.14, after OPEC revised its 2025 demand growth...
Jon Tupper Apr 14, 2025 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Logo

Liberal Button Stunt Blows Up, Draws International Attention
Liberal Staffers Caught Planting Fake Buttons at Conservative Conference, Prompting Apology from Carney Liberal campaign staff are under fire after a covert operation at a conservative networking even...
Jon Tupper Apr 14, 2025 Mark Carney at a Policy Exchange summer party, August 2015

BREAKUP UPDATE: River breakup 2025 complete
Updated April 14 2025 10:00am River Breakup Complete in Fort McMurrayFlood risk has passed; public urged to avoid riverbanks River breakup is now complete, ending the risk of ice jam-related flooding ...
Jon Tupper Apr 14, 2025

Two Canadians Recognized for Heroism Fighting for Ukraine
Two Canadians honoured posthumously for sacrifice in Ukraine A pair of Canadians who lost their lives defending Ukraine are being honoured by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Ukrainian War Vete...
Jon Tupper Apr 13, 2025 Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal, image via https://www.ucc.ca/sacrifice-medal/

Keyano College Undergoes Workforce Restructuring Amid Budget Pressures
Keyano College lays off staff amid budget pressures, federal policy changes FORT McMURRAY - Keyano College has laid off a significant number of employees as part of what it describes as a strategic ef...
Jon Tupper Apr 13, 2025

North Zone Confirms Measles Case Amid Province-Wide Surge
Measles cases climb in Alberta as health officials urge vaccination Alberta is reporting eight new cases of measles, including one in the North Zone, bringing the provincial total to 58 confirmed case...
Jon Tupper Apr 13, 2025 grinvalds / Depositphotos.com

River Break-up Underway
River break-up underway on Athabasca River FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The river break-up is underway. The province issued an update on the status of the Athabasca River at 1:45 p.m. on April 13. "The Rive...
Jon Tupper Apr 13, 2025 River break up, April 13, 2025








