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Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11
Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11FORT MCMURRAY - Newcomers to the region are being invited to a drop-in event this week aimed at helping recent arrivals settle in...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 mangostock / Depositphotos.com

Drive-Thru Santa Claus Parade Happening Today
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is moving forward with its revised plan for this year's Santa Claus Parade, shifting the event to a drive-thru format today, Sunday, December 7. The change co...
Jordan Keating Dec 07, 2025 prometeus / Depositphotos.com

Illegal Cigarette Investigation Leads to Charges in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY--Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged three people following an investigation into illegal cigarette sales in Fort McMurray. On November 26, officers with the RCMP Drug Section executed a sear...
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Alberta RCMP caution shoppers to protect parcels amid seasonal spike in theft
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP are urging residents to secure their mail and property as the holiday season brings a surge in deliveries and a rise in mail theft across the province. Police say online shoppi...
Jon Tupper Dec 05, 2025

PC Financial customers in for changes as Loblaw moves to sell brand to EQ Bank
TORONTO, ON - Customers of PC Financial and holders of PC credit cards are in for a change after Loblaw announced it will sell PC Financial to EQ Bank, a subsidiary of Equitable Bank. Loblaw said Wedn...
Jon Tupper Dec 05, 2025 bashta / Depositphotos.com

Premier's Council awards spotlight inclusion leaders at Fort McMurray Composite High
FORT MCMURRAY - Three members of the Fort McMurray Public School Division community have been recognized with Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Awards. The honours were anno...
Jon Tupper Dec 05, 2025 Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Awards

Global crude climbs while Canada's heavy oil benchmark weakens ahead of 2026
CALGARY - Oil prices are edging higher this week on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, but Western Canadian Select remains under pressure as the discount on Canada's heavy ...
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Proposed legislation aims to streamline ballots and strengthen democratic oversight
EDMONTON- Alberta's government has introduced legislation aimed at tightening election rules, improving ballot clarity and strengthening oversight of the legal profession. The proposed Justice Statute...
Jon Tupper Dec 04, 2025 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com

Fort McMurray airport celebrates launch of new non-stop Vancouver route
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McMurray International Airport is celebrating the launch of a new non-stop route to Vancouver as it prepares for one of its busiest holiday travel seasons. Air Canada's inaugural ...
Jon Tupper Dec 04, 2025

NAABA gears up for packed December as year-end events fill the calendar
FORT McMURRAY - It's a busy month ahead for the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association as the organization closes out the year with a full slate of events, training sessions and communit...
Jon Tupper Dec 04, 2025








