Category Archives: Breaking News
RCMP Seeking Missing Person
Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Public Help in Locating Missing Fort McMurray Man FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing 52-year-old Fort McMurray man who has...
Apr 06, 2025 Missing Person Poster, Robin Maracle
No on-street parking restrictions this week as WMZ season nears end
Winter Maintenance Zones winding down for the season in Wood Buffalo FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) work across the region is winding down for the season. The Regional Municipality...
Apr 06, 2025
Controlled burns begin across RMWB to reduce wildfire risk
Visible smoke and fire part of planned hazard reduction activity FORT McMURRAY, AB. - You may start to see smoke rising or fires burning in the brush around town. Crews with Alberta Wildfire and Regio...
Apr 06, 2025
Measles makes a comeback in Alberta with 27 cases confirmed
Three new cases confirmed in Central Alberta; Texas outbreak passes 500 infections with two child deaths Alberta continues to see a steady rise in measles cases, with three new infections confirmed in...
Apr 06, 2025 weerapat / Depositphotos.com
Liberal Party Names Candidate for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake
Liberal Party Names Kaitlyn Staines as Candidate for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Liberal Party of Canada has finally named Kaitlyn Staines as its candidate in Fort McMurray-Cold La...
Apr 06, 2025 Kaitlyn Staines, LPC Candidate, Fort McMurray Cold Lake. image via Linkedin
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Challenges Alberta Over Oilsands Cleanup in Fort McMurray Court
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is taking Alberta to court over oilsands cleanup concerns. They argue the province's Mine Financial Security Program isn't doing enough to ensure companies pay for...
Apr 04, 2025
Despite its reputation, Alberta tops national rankings for recycling return rates
Alberta Tops Canada in Beverage Container Recycling Albertans returned more than two billion beverage containers in 2024, earning the province the top spot in Canada and second in North America for re...
Apr 03, 2025 Minister Rebecca Schulz and beverage recycling leaders celebrate the top recycling system in Canada (Credit: Alberta government)
Alberta Signs Landmark Agreement with Nurses, Focuses on Rural Recruitment
Alberta Nurses Secure Pay Raise in New Contract Alberta nurses will see a significant pay raise following the ratification of a new four-year collective agreement with the province. The new contract m...
Apr 03, 2025 gpointstudio / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray Wheelchair Curling Program Scores Big with Willow Square Residents
Wheelchair Curling Brings Joy to Willow Square Residents in Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY, AB - Residents of Willow Square Continuing Care Centre are embracing the sport of curling through a recreationa...
Apr 03, 2025 Willow Square Curling Group, image provided by AHS
Hot Dog! Mischievous Pup Sparks Fire, Escapes Unharmed
Bad Dog! Mischievous Pup Sparks Mobile Home Fire in Gregoire FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A one-year-old German Shepherd with a taste for trouble-and electrical wiring-is being blamed for a fire that damaged ...
Apr 02, 2025 adogslifephoto / Depositphotos.com
