Category Archives: Breaking News
New Keyano endowment boosts support for women and Indigenous trades students
FORT MCMURRAY - Keyano College has launched a new student endowment fund with support from Bouchier and Finning Canada, a partnership the college says will expand opportunities for women and Indigenou...
Nov 24, 2025
Lawsuit against Fort McKay Chief moves ahead as plaintiffs detail historical assault claims
FORT MCMURRAY - A civil lawsuit against Fort McKay First Nation Chief Raymond Powder is moving ahead, with the first hearing set for the Court of King's Bench on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. The case ce...
Nov 24, 2025 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
Province proposes law to curb discipline of professionals for personal views
EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation that would limit the power of professional regulatory bodies to discipline members for opinions expressed on their own time, framing the move as a respons...
Nov 24, 2025 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
New report shows grocery prices still rising faster than other household costs
HALIFAX - Canadians are continuing to feel the strain of food inflation, with new reports showing grocery prices rising faster than most other household costs as 2025 comes to a close. Researchers say...
Nov 23, 2025 InkDropCreative / Depositphotos.com
Warm autumn gives way to icy roads as RCMP urges caution in Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - We may have enjoyed an unseasonably warm autumn so far, but the RCMP is warning drivers that winter has arrived on the roads whether it feels like it or not. Wood Buffalo RCMP s...
Nov 21, 2025
Suncor senior vice president Shelley Powell addresses CHOA members
FORT McMURRAY - A senior Suncor executive delivered the keynote address at a Canadian Heavy Oil Association event, highlighting the industry's push toward innovation and more responsible energy produc...
Nov 21, 2025 helley Powell, Suncor SVP Operational Improvement & Support Services, delivered the morning keynote at the Canadian Heavy Oil Association CONNECTS 2025
MLA Nathan Ip joins Fort McMurray NDP for Friday AGM
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray NDP is holding its annual general meeting today, with members gathering to elect a new executive and begin preparations for the next provincial election. The meeting ...
Nov 21, 2025 Alberta NDP Web Logo
Covenant Health seeks local input at Indigenous health meeting in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Covenant Health is inviting Indigenous community members and partners to a health engagement session on Monday as part of its ongoing work toward reconciliation and improved health equ...
Nov 21, 2025 Covenant Health Logo web image
Shawn Kanungo to headline Fort McMurray chamber event on business innovation
FORT MCMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is promoting an upcoming luncheon that will focus on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way local businesses operate. The event features...
Nov 21, 2025
Cocaine seizure in Fort McMurray results in drug and child endangerment charges
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray woman under investigation for drug trafficking is facing child endangerment charges after police say she carried out a drug deal while accompanied by her toddler. ALERT...
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