Category Archives: Breaking News
Fifth Annual ATC Cultural Festival Set for September
Much anticipated ATC Cultural Festival Marks Fifth Year with Expanded Celebration FORT McMURRAY - The Athabasca Tribal Council's Cultural Festival is returning this fall for its highly anticipated fif...
Jul 18, 2025
Fire Risk Prompts Calls for Caution in Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche Areas
Fire danger climbs in Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche forest areas as hot, dry weather continues FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wildfire danger is very high in the northern and southern portions of the Fort Mc...
Jul 18, 2025 Alberta Wildfire logo
Shale Producers Pull Back as $65 Oil Squeezes Margins
U.S. oil growth slows as prices squeeze producers, Goldman warns U.S. crude oil production is entering a period of stagnation, with analysts warning that the boom of recent years may be over. Goldman ...
Jul 18, 2025
Fort McMurray Voters: Beat the Aug. 15 Deadline to Save Time at Polls
Deadline approaching to register online for municipal election in Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Residents looking to save time at the polls for the upcoming municipal election are being encoura...
Jul 17, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray sewer cleaning project begins July 23
RMWB crews to inspect and clean pipes in downtown, Waterways, Abasand, and other areas through September FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Residents in several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods can expect to see sewe...
Jul 17, 2025 Uni Jet Truck, image via https://unijet.ca/
BBB warns of fake 'going out of business' sales targeting Alberta shoppers
Scammers mimic jewelry stores and other retailers to steal credit card and personal information The Better Business Bureau is urging Albertans to be cautious online after a wave of fake "going out of ...
Jul 17, 2025 lachris77 / Depositphotos.com
Alberta designates major new wilderness park near Fort McMurray
Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park to protect wildlife, support Indigenous rights and outdoor recreation FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Northeastern Alberta is home to a vast new protected area as the prov...
Jul 17, 2025 Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park Image Credit: Monica Dahl supplied by AB Government Ministry of Environment
United Nurses Warn of Confusion as AHS Breakup Looms
Alberta nurses to be transferred to new health agencies as part of AHS overhaul EDMONTON - Nearly 5,000 registered nurses in Alberta will have their employment transferred from Alberta Health Services...
Jul 16, 2025
Fort McMurray daycare placed on probation over safety concern
Pacesetters Early Learning and Childcare Centre must fix violations by October 15 or risk licence cancellation FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A Fort McMurray daycare is under close watch by Alberta's Ministry o...
Jul 16, 2025 Pace Setters Early Learning Centre via Facebook
Forever Canadian movement preparing official campaign launch
Pro-Canada movement gains traction in Alberta as separatist support stalls EDMONTON - The grassroots movement aimed at keeping Alberta in Canada is gaining momentum, as organizers prepare to formally ...
Jul 16, 2025 Thomas Lukaszuk Facebook Image
