Alberta

As if the Oilers vs. Flames rivalry wasn’t enough, things just got even more intense. According to a study by a travel website, Calgary has officially beaten out Edmonton as one of the friendliest cities in Canada! Good for Calgary, I guess. I mean, sure, if you’re into mountains, bars, and being the first to […]

It seems Alberta doesn’t want us to have nice things—or at least, the things we kind of want. The province has officially decided that alcohol won’t be making its way to grocery and convenience stores after exploring the idea last year. But, seriously… why not? I mean, is there a better combo than grabbing chips, […]

Let’s be honest—most TikTok trends claim they’re going to change your life but rarely do. We’ve all been burned by these “life-changing” hacks. But this latest trend, called sleepmaxxing, actually has me intrigued. What’s sleepmaxxing, you ask? Well, it’s all about doing whatever it takes to ensure you get a full eight hours of sleep […]

Fort McKay First Nation trapper is safely back home after being rescued by RCMP when his hunting trip took a dangerous turn. On Sunday, the man was traveling to his cabin between Wandering River and Mariana Lake when his Argo ATV overturned and became stuck in muskeg. After calling for help, Boyle RCMP were notified […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigate Pair of Break-ins South of Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating two break-and-enters that occurred south of Fort McMurray on September 7, both near Highway 881. The first incident took place between 2 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. at a work site approximately 76 kilometers south of Fort […]

As much as I roll my eyes at all these special national days, I do have to admit I’m a little sad we missed National Coffee Day here in Canada over the weekend. Why? Well, because Tim Hortons—our unofficial national coffee hotspot—revealed the top coffee orders across the country, and the results were… interesting. Sure, […]

Thickwood Heights School’s Pen Pal Program Enhances Student Writing Skills Fort McMurray,– Thickwood Heights Public School has launched a highly successful Pen Pal Program aimed at improving student writing skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated in 2023 by parents Amanda Dafoe and Dr. Ryan Cox, the program connects students with pen pals […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Continue Investigation into Police Impersonator Fort McMurray, Alberta – Wood Buffalo RCMP are continuing to investigate an alleged police impersonator.  Authorities have released a composite sketch of the suspect, who allegedly introduced himself as “Officer Tom” during a traffic stop. On September 15, at around 7:30 p.m., a driver of a black […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Warn Public Against False Social Media Reports Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Wood Buffalo RCMP are warning residents about false rumours circulating on social media after a post in the “Fort McMurray Girl Gang” Facebook group claimed there was a serial killer in downtown Fort McMurray. Police say they understand the fear […]

Well, it’s official—fall has arrived in Alberta! According to Environment Canada, we’re kicking off the season with warmer-than-usual temperatures. We’re talking highs around 11 or 12 degrees. So, while you might not want to keep rocking those shorts and flip-flops, you can probably hold off on dusting off your winter gear… for now. That said, […]