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Sep 23, 2025

Snow removal continues in Fort McMurray as winter lingers
FORT McMURRAY - There are only a few weeks left in winter road maintenance season in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, but unseasonably cold weather has extended winter conditions beyond what residents typically expect this time of year. While attention often turns to river breakup in late March, municipal cre...
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Oil markets brace for another volatile week as Middle East conflict deepens
NEW YORK - Oil markets are heading into another volatile week as conflict in the Middle East deepens and global supply concerns intensify. Prices have surged sharply through March, with Brent crude climbing more than 50 per cent since the start of the month amid ongoing disruptions tied to the war involving Iran and it...
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Residents return after carbon monoxide scare in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - A downtown apartment complex in Fort McMurray was temporarily evacuated Thursday evening after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the building. Emergency crews were called to River Ridge Estates shortly before 6:30 p.m. following reports of a smoke-like odour. Firefighters arriving on scene...
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RMWB maintains winter road access amid late-season cold
FORT McMURRAY - Cold weather is keeping the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road open at full capacity, with officials saying the route remains accessible at its maximum weight limit of 45,000 kilograms. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says a late spring has helped preserve the road, but warns conditions are expected t...
Mar 27, 2026
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New legislation aims to ease internal trade across Canada
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced legislation aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers and making it easier for businesses to operate across Canada. If passed, Bill 21, the Interprovincial Trade Mutual Recognition Act, would create a legal framework for Alberta to implement the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agree...
Mar 27, 2026
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Demand surge fills Trans Mountain pipeline ahead of schedule
CALGARY - The Trans Mountain pipeline system is operating near full capacity and is now moving to expand how much oil it can transport, as global demand for Canadian crude continues to rise. The federally owned pipeline, which carries oil from Alberta to British Columbia's West Coast, is expected to be full through the...
Mar 27, 2026
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Fort McMurray Needs a Giant Dinosaur - And There's One Up for Grabs
Big news out of Alberta: the massive roadside T-Rex in Drumheller - yes, the one you can literally climb inside - might be looking for a new home. And honestly... Fort McMurray should take that personally. This isn't just any dino. This thing is 86 feet tall, weighs more than a herd of pickup trucks, and has been stopp...
Mar 27, 2026

RCMP arrest seven in Fort McMurray retail crime blitz
FORT McMURRAY - Seven people have been arrested following a retail crime blitz in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, as RCMP say they continue efforts to curb shoplifting and repeat offending. Wood Buffalo RCMP say the operation took place between March 17 and 20, in partnership with local businesses and commun...
Mar 27, 2026

Canada and Alberta strike deal to cut methane emissions 75 per cent
OTTAWA - Canada and Alberta have reached an agreement in principle to significantly reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, as both governments aim to balance environmental goals with continued energy production. The proposed framework targets a 75 per cent reduction in methane emissions in Alberta by 203...
Mar 27, 2026
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