Category Archives: News
Shawn Kanungo to headline Fort McMurray chamber event on business innovation
FORT MCMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is promoting an upcoming luncheon that will focus on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way local businesses operate. The event features...
Nov 21, 2025
Cocaine seizure in Fort McMurray results in drug and child endangerment charges
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray woman under investigation for drug trafficking is facing child endangerment charges after police say she carried out a drug deal while accompanied by her toddler. ALERT...
Nov 20, 2025 ALERT Logo
Alberta faces backlash over leaked plan to let doctors work in public and private systems
EDMONTON - Friends of Medicare is raising alarms after leaked documents showed the Alberta government is considering legislation that would let doctors work in both the public and private systems at t...
Nov 20, 2025
Two arrests made after shoplifting incident downtown
FORT MCMURRAY--Wood Buffalo RCMP have arrested two people following a robbery at the Real Canadian Superstore in downtown Fort McMurray. Police say the incident happened on Sunday, November 16, around...
Nov 20, 2025
Keyano climbs to first in Canada following dominant home wins
FORT McMURRAY - Keyano College's men's volleyball team has climbed to the top of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association's national rankings. The Huskies moved into first place after straight-set...
Nov 20, 2025 Keyano Huskies Vball
Keyano leader brings national polytechnic background to Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Keyano College has appointed Dr. Scott MacPherson as its next president and chief executive officer. The board of governors says MacPherson will begin the role on Dec. 8 following a na...
Nov 20, 2025 Scott McPherson, supplied media
Wood Buffalo Pride condemns Bill 9 as province moves to block Charter challenges
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo Pride says Alberta's Bill 9 represents the most sweeping removal of rights for transgender people in Canadian history, warning the legislation will strip away Charter prot...
Nov 20, 2025 Wood Buffalo Pride Logo, Web file
Province defends override of charter rights in legislation targeting gender policies
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is defending its decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause on its controversial Bill 9, saying the move is needed to prevent courts from delaying or overturning new...
Nov 20, 2025 Alberta Legislature in session, image via https://www.assembly.ab.ca
Just under two weeks left to put forward nominees for Council Excellence Awards
FORT McMURRAY - There are just under two weeks left to nominate someone for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's Council Excellence Awards, which remain open until Dec. 3. The annual awards rec...
Nov 20, 2025 Council excellence awards
Police confirm six active child assault investigations in Wood Buffalo and warn against vigilante action
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP say they currently have six active child assault investigations underway in the region. Police say they cannot provide further details because the category covers mul...
Nov 19, 2025 stevanovicigor / Depositphotos.com
