Category Archives: News
Alberta researchers target colorectal cancer with retooled malaria drug
EDMONTON - Researchers at the University of Alberta say an existing anti-malarial drug could help make colorectal cancer tumours more sensitive to chemotherapy, offering a potential path to more targe...
Feb 03, 2026 University of Alberta Web logo
YMM unveils 2026 digital art exhibit highlighting local voices
FORT McMURRAY - A new digital art exhibit will launch Tuesday evening at the Fort McMurray International Airport, showcasing local perspectives through large-scale installations across the terminal. T...
Feb 03, 2026
Highway 881 reopens after semi trailer blocks lanes near Conklin
FORT MCMURRAY - Highway 881 has reopened following a temporary closure caused by a semi-trailer blocking both lanes of traffic south of Conklin. Wood Buffalo RCMP said the highway was shut down earlie...
Feb 02, 2026 Highway 881 Alberta Sign
Lac La Biche youth care centre upgraded as province boosts supports
Headline: Lac La Biche youth care centre upgraded as province boosts supports EDMONTON - Alberta's government says new investments in campus-based care facilities will improve access to specialized, t...
Feb 02, 2026
RCMP searching for damaged vehicle after head on collision
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help to identify a driver involved in a hit and run early Thursday. Police say officers responded around 2:41 a.m. Jan. 29 to a collision ...
Feb 02, 2026
Brent breaks $70 as analysts see firmer oil outlook
CALGARY - Oil prices are climbing as fears of a global supply glut begin to ease, according to several market analysts. Brent crude rose above $70 US per barrel this week for the first time since mid-...
Feb 02, 2026
Fort McKay First Nation rejects Alberta separatist movement
FORT McKAY - As Alberta separatists struggle to collect nearly 178,000 signatures required by Election Alberta ahead of a May deadline, the Fort McKay First Nation is weighing in publicly on the movem...
Feb 02, 2026 A gathering of Chiefs of Treaty 8 First Nations. Image via Facebook
Fatal workplace incident under investigation near Christina Lake
CHRISTINA LAKE. - Alberta Occupational Health and Safety is investigating a workplace incident at an oil and gas site near Christina Lake that left one worker dead and another seriously injured. In an...
Feb 01, 2026 Apriori / Depositphotos.com
Drivers urged to watch for no parking signs during snow clearing operations
FORT McMURRAY - Snow removal crews will be active in Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 from Feb. 2 to 6 as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo continues citywide winter maintenance. On-street ...
Feb 01, 2026 WMZ / Winter Maintenance Zone Sinage -Photo by Jon Tupper
Traffic restored on Highway 63 following weekend crash
FORT MCMURRAY: Highway 63 has reopened to traffic following a weekend semi rollover south of the city. Wood Buffalo RCMP say the crash occurred about six kilometres south of Sand Tiger Lodge, promptin...
Feb 01, 2026
