Category Archives: News

RMWB Show and Shine Postponed
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's highly anticipated Show and Shine event, originally set for this Tuesday and Wednesday at the new public works complex, has been postponed because of impend...
Jordan Keating 11h ago Bylaw services / RMWB Peace Officer, image via rmwb.ca

Alberta's Real Time Operations Centre, Part Two: How teamwork and tech keep rural towns safe
Inside Alberta's Real Time Operations Centre: the unseen force making sure criminals don't stand a chance EDMONTON - The RCMP's Real Time Operations Centre is where Alberta's most urgent police calls ...
Jon Tupper Aug 08, 2025 Alberta RCMP K-Division HQ

NAABA to feature top Indigenous entrepreneurs at October 2 AGM
NAABA to spotlight Indigenous entrepreneurship at October 2 AGM FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association will showcase some of the country's leading Indigenous ent...
Jon Tupper Aug 08, 2025

Energy East corridor gains momentum with support from three provinces
Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan launch feasibility study for west-to-east pipeline project CALGARY - Momentum is building for a renewed push to establish an Energy East corridor, with Ontario, Alber...
Jon Tupper Aug 08, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com

Wildfire danger climbs in northeast Alberta ahead of hot, dry weekend
Wildfire danger rising across northeast Alberta heading into the weekend FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Alberta Wildfire is warning residents in the northeast to be cautious outdoors this weekend as hot, dry co...
Jon Tupper Aug 07, 2025 Alberta Wildfire logo

Alberta's EMS-811 Shared Response Line marks 50,000 calls in two years
Provincewide line helps redirect non-emergency ambulance calls to appropriate care CALGARY - A provincewide phone service aimed at easing pressure on Alberta's ambulance system has now handled more th...
Jon Tupper Aug 07, 2025

At the Heart of the Response: RCMP's RTOC Keeps Alberta Safe (Part 1 of 2)
Inside the RCMP's Real Time Operations Centre, where cutting-edge technology meets tactical precision With satellite mapping, real-time analytics and 24/7 coordination, Alberta's RTOC gives police an ...
Jon Tupper Aug 07, 2025 RCMP K-Div Real Time Operations Centre

RMWB preparing for October 20 election amid changes to voting process
Advance voting begins in early October; more workers needed due to hand-counted ballots FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Residents across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) are being asked to start ...
Jon Tupper Aug 07, 2025 Voter Registration Card, image via Elections Canada

Alberta Introducing New Rules to Curb Predatory Tow Truck Practices
EDMONTON--The Alberta government is rolling out new regulations aimed at stopping aggressive and exploitative behavior by some tow truck drivers at accident scenes. Starting Friday, tow trucks will be...
Andrew Dawson Aug 07, 2025 Thamkc / Depositphotos.com

Record volumes, lower profits: Suncor still posts strong Q2 results
Suncor Energy reports strong Q2 volumes, trims capital guidance amid lower earnings CALGARY - Suncor Energy Inc. is reporting lower second-quarter earnings year-over-year, despite hitting record highs...
Jon Tupper Aug 06, 2025 Suncor Energy Centre