Category Archives: Provincial News
Race for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake Heats Up, but Liberals Still Missing
FORT MCMURRAY - As we near the end of the first week of the Federal Election Campaign, the New Democratic Party has named You-Ju Choi as its candidate for Member of Parliament in Fort McMurray-Cold La...
Jon Tupper Mar 27, 2025

Four People Charged After Attempt to Evade Police
Four people from Fort McMurray are facing a list of charges, after police attempted to stop a speeding vehicle. Tuesday afternoon patrolling officers spotted a red GMC Acadia speeding from the downtow...
Andrew Dawson Mar 27, 2025 Items seized by RCMP after stopping a vehicle trying to evade police. Four of the six people in the vehicle, all from Fort McMurray are facing charges. Ph0to Courtesy of the RCMP

Premier Smith Takes Alberta's Tariff Fight to Florida
Today and tomorrow, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in sunny Florida, but not for a vacation. She's speaking at a PragerU event, pushing back against U.S. tariff threats on Canadian goods and energy...
Jordan Keating Mar 27, 2025

Grassland Gas Station Fined $164K for Migrant Labor Violations
A Petro Canada gas station in Grassland, has been fined over $164,000 for breaching migrant labor rules, including poor recordkeeping, underpaying workers, and failing to provide a safe, abuse free wo...
Jordan Keating Mar 27, 2025 spflaum / Depositphotos.com

Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Taxi Driver in Timberlea
Wood Buffalo RCMP arrested a Fort McMurray Resident early Sunday morning after an alleged confrontation with a local taxi driver. Just after 1:30 a.m., Mounties responded to a report of a passenger wh...
Jordan Keating Mar 27, 2025

Final Weekend to Use Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Before Closure
This weekend marks the last chance to travel the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road before it closes for the season on March 31. Until then, vehicles up to 45,000 kg can only use the road overnight. Daytime u...
Jordan Keating Mar 27, 2025

Council Approves New Land Use Bylaw to Support Growth and Development
RMWB Council has approved a new Land Use Bylaw, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The updated bylaw aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and aims to support local businesses, responsible de...
Jordan Keating Mar 27, 2025
Highways 63 and 28 Traffic Blitz Nabs 52 Near Redwater
RCMP Crack Down on Speeding and Traffic Violations on Highway 63 and Highway 28 Blitz REDWATER, Alta. - More than 50 drivers are facing traffic tickets after a major enforcement blitz by Redwater RCMP...
Harvard Media Feb 23, 2025
Canadian Travelers Avoid U.S. Industry Warns of Billions in Lost Earnings
The U.S. travel industry is bracing for significant losses as Canadians reconsider trips south of the border in response to President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S. Trav...
Harvard Media Feb 06, 2025
Wood Buffalo RCMP Seeks Public Input on 2025-26 Policing Priorities
Wood Buffalo RCMP is inviting residents to help shape policing priorities for the 2025-26 fiscal year. These priorities will address local concerns while ensuring officers focus on key community issue...
Harvard Media Feb 06, 2025








