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MP Laila Goodridge gathering notes of remembrance for B.C. school community
OTTAWA - Laila Goodridge says her office is collecting notes of remembrance, well wishes and condolences to send to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School following last week's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge....
Feb 12, 2026
Alberta invests in programs encouraging girls to explore science and trades
EDMONTON - Alberta ministers are marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting investments aimed at encouraging more women to pursue careers in science, technology, engin...
Feb 12, 2026 stetsik / Depositphotos.com
Council unanimously backs landmark names for Jane Stroud and Michael Cardinal
FORT McMURRAY - Prominent residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are being honoured with their names attached to regional landmarks following unanimous votes at a council meeting. The ...
Feb 12, 2026 February 10, RMWB Council Meeting
Wood Buffalo Community Foundation launches $1 million Indigenous legacy challenge
FORT McMURRAY - The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation will hold its second annual Building Legacy, Building Community event next month to honour two Mtis leaders whose work helped shape the region, wh...
Feb 12, 2026 Wood Buffalo Community Foundation , Web Logo
ATC Career Fair to feature Nolan family message on perseverance
FORT McMURRAY - The Athabasca Tribal Council has announced former NHL player and coach Ted Nolan and his sons Brandon and Jordan Nolan as keynote speakers for its upcoming career fair in April. The 3 ...
Feb 12, 2026 Athabasca Tribal Council, web logo
Wood Buffalo names Andrew Boutilier as new Chief Administrative Officer
FORT McMURRAY. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has appointed Andrew Boutilier as its new chief administrative officer, effective March 9. The municipality announced the appointment Wednesd...
Feb 11, 2026 Andrew Boutilier, Linkedin Profile picture
Wood Buffalo RCMP respond to firearm call at local school
FORT McMURRAY - Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Wood Buffalo say a suspect is in custody following a firearm-related call at Frank Spragins High School Wednesday afternoon. Police say officers receiv...
Feb 11, 2026 RCMP Cruiser, photo taken Sept 11, 2025 by Jon Tupper
Canada mourns after Tumbler Ridge school shooting leaves 10 dead
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the nation is mourning alongside the community of Tumbler Ridge after a mass shooting at a high school left 10 people dead, including the suspect. Carney, visi...
Feb 11, 2026 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
Last day for residents to weigh in on OHV pilot project
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking feedback from residents on the Abasand Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) pilot project. The project, which has been in place since 2...
Feb 11, 2026 dmosreg / Depositphotos.com
Canada sees long-term decline in sex trade-related crime, new figures show
OTTAWA - Police reported far fewer crimes related to the sex trade in Canada between 2020 and 2024, continuing a long-term decline following changes to federal law a decade ago, according to new data ...
Feb 11, 2026 pius99 / Depositphotos.com
