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Netflix Raises Subscription Prices for Canadian Viewers Netflix is raising its subscription prices for Canadian viewers, marking its first increase since January 2022. The ad-supported basic plan will increase by $2 per month to $7.99, while the standard plan without ads will rise by $2.50 per month to $18.99. The premium plan, offering additional features, […]

RMWB Seeks Non-Profits to Help at WinterPlay Festival With WinterPlay just around the corner, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking local charities and non-profit groups interested in lending a hand during the festival in exchange for funding. Scheduled to take place from February 21 to 25 in Fort McMurray, WinterPlay will feature […]

Alberta Firefighters Assist in Battling California Wildfires Alberta’s firefighters are playing a crucial role in combating two major wildfires in California. A team of 40 highly trained Type-1 wildland firefighters, including one Fort McMurray resident, has been deployed to assist in the firestorm and split into two units—Alberta One and Alberta Two. Alberta One is […]

Olivia and Noah Reign Again as Alberta’s Top Baby Names in 2024As 2025 rolls in, Alberta’s baby name trends from 2024 remain strikingly familiar, with the top name for boys and girls staying the same for the sixth consecutive year. Olivia, who has held the top position for a record-breaking 12 years, continues to be […]

Alberta RCMP Relaunch Operation Cold Start to Curb Vehicle Theft As temperatures dip and Albertans warm their cars, police are launching Operation Cold Start to prevent vehicle thefts. From Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, RCMP and law enforcement agencies across Alberta will be checking on idling vehicles to ensure they are locked and secured. Cpl. […]

Smith Urges Diplomacy, Border Security, and Energy Policy Overhaul to Avoid U.S. Tariffs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging Canadian leaders to strengthen relations with the newly inaugurated Trump administration to avoid potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. While President Donald Trump has refrained from imposing tariffs for now, Smith believes the risk remains and […]

Municipality Seeks Community Members to Join Advisory Boards Fort McMurray, AB – The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is inviting residents to help shape the future of the community by volunteering and filling vacancies on several municipal boards and committees. There are 17 openings on nine different municipal boards. These Council-appointed boards assist in […]

RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones 3 & 4 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated its Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) once again. Crews will be out clearing snow from residential streets in Subzones 3 & 4 from January 20-24.  On-street parking restrictions are in effect during scheduled snow-clearing days […]

Premier Danielle Smith to Strengthen Alberta-U.S. Ties During Washington Visit Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington this week to take in Donald Trump’s inauguration and to solidify Alberta’s role in North American energy, food, and data security. Although Smith originally planned to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in person, the event was moved indoors to […]

Alleged Serial Shoplifter Arrested in Fort McMurray Following String of Incidents FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A 31-year-old Fort McMurray man is in custody facing multiple charges after a series of shoplifting incidents around the city. The string of alleged crimes began on the evening of Jan. 6, when RCMP responded to a shoplifting report at […]