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Nominations Open for 2025-2026 Women of Inspiration Awards
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 Women of Inspiration Awards. This year's theme, Innovators & Pioneers, celebrates women in our region who are leading ...
Jordan Keating May 14, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com

Keyano Huskies Esports Crack Top Four in North America
The Keyano Huskies Call of Duty Esports team finished in the top four at the NACE Spring Grand Finals, held at Full Sail University in Florida. After an early loss to Conestoga College, the Huskies ra...
Jordan Keating May 14, 2025 Photo supplied

RCMP Officer Struck During Traffic Stop on Highway 63
A Wood Buffalo RCMP officer narrowly avoided injury after a police cruiser was hit at high speed during a traffic stop earlier this week. Just after 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, the officer was conduc...
Jordan Keating May 13, 2025

SPRING CLEANING MADE EASY WITH SEASONAL WASTE DISPOSAL EVENTS
Spring cleaning just got easier in Fort McMurray with a range of free seasonal waste disposal events. Starting Today, you can register for heavy item pickup and have up to four large household items c...
Jordan Keating May 13, 2025 Gudella / Depositphotos.com

Alberta Freezes Industrial Carbon Price Amid U.S. Tariffs
Alberta is freezing its industrial carbon price at $95 per tonne in response to rising costs and uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs. The move is meant to protect jobs and keep sectors like oil and gas...
Jordan Keating May 13, 2025

Alberta Reaches 365 Measles Cases, No Reported Exposures in Wood Buffalo
Alberta has hit a concerning milestone with 365 confirmed cases of measles, a virus known for its high contagiousness. Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, y...
Jordan Keating May 13, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com

Controlled Burns Nearing Completion in Wood Buffalo
The final round of controlled burns is underway across the RMWB to reduce spring wildfire risk. Alberta Wildfire and Regional Emergency Services crews are clearing dry grass and debris in areas includ...
Jordan Keating May 13, 2025 Photos by Greg Bennett of the RMWB

WILDFIRE DANGER REMAINS VERY HIGH
Two new wildfires over the weekend have kept the wildfire danger at very high in the Fort McMurray Forest Area today. Hot, dry weather and the chance of lightning are adding to the risk. There are now...
Jordan Keating May 11, 2025 Alberta Wildfire conducts Hazard Reduction Burn

RCMP STILL SEARCHING FOR WANTED MAN IN FORT MCMURRAY AREA
It's been over a week, and the RCMP are still searching for Francis William Cardinal, a man wanted for multiple crimes. Cardinal, known to frequent parts of northern Alberta, may be in the Fort McMurr...
Jordan Keating May 11, 2025

WESTJET GETS INTERNATIONAL BACKING
WestJet is getting a major boost from international investors. Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have purchased a combined 25% stake in the Calgary-based airline, while majority ownership stays with Cana...
Jordan Keating May 11, 2025 dmediapro / Depositphotos.com