Category Archives: Breaking News

Province begins nuclear information sessions as electricity demand rises
EDMONTON - Alberta is launching a new round of public engagement on the role nuclear power could play in the province's future electricity grid, with a series of information sessions set for December ...
Jon Tupper Dec 09, 2025 iofoto / Depositphotos.com

Volunteers and sponsors hailed after cold snap reshapes Fort McMurray Santa parade
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is thanking residents, volunteers and sponsors after a last minute pivot turned this year's Santa Claus Parade into a drive-thru event due to ...
Jon Tupper Dec 09, 2025 prometeus / Depositphotos.com

Wood Buffalo RCMP arrest 32 people in month long crime reduction pus
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP say a month-long effort by the detachment's Crime Reduction Unit led to dozens of arrests, several warrant executions and the recovery of stolen property. Police say ...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025

Fort McMurray airport wins top North American PR award for its art and digital display strategy
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McMurray International Airport has been recognized with a continental honour after winning the Best Small Airport PR Program Award at the Airports Council International North Amer...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025

Recall drives launched against four more Alberta MLAs under provincial legislation
EDMONTON - Another four Alberta MLAs are facing recall petitions after Elections Alberta approved new applications under the province's Recall Act. Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure confirmed the...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Alberta Legislature in session, image via https://www.assembly.ab.ca

New council brings Indigenous leadership into Alberta's recovery-oriented addiction reforms
EDMONTON - Alberta has created a Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council that will provide Indigenous guidance and cultural insight as the province expands its recovery-oriented approach to addicti...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Government of Alberta Addiction Wisdom Council

Wood Buffalo councillor responds publicly after conviction for impaired ATV incident
FORT CHIPEWYAN - A Wood Buffalo councillor is publicly addressing a recent conviction, saying he accepts responsibility for an impaired ATV incident and is committed to rebuilding trust in the communi...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Ward 2 Councillor Kendrick Cardinal social media post re impaired driving

Court decision rejecting Alberta sovereignty referendum earns support from Mikisew Cree
FORT CHIPEWYAN - Last week's ruling by Alberta's Court of King's Bench that struck down the proposed Alberta separation referendum question as unconstitutional is being welcomed by the Mikisew Cree Fi...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Mikisew Cree First Nation web logo

Special This is Home issue of Your McMurray Magazine highlights the spirit of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY - A new publication highlighting the stories, strengths and opportunities of the region has been released as Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism launches a specia...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development logo: https://www.fmwb.ca/

Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11
Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11FORT MCMURRAY - Newcomers to the region are being invited to a drop-in event this week aimed at helping recent arrivals settle in...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 mangostock / Depositphotos.com








