Tag Archives: Canada
Second Canadian measles death this year reported in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta has reported its first measles-related death since outbreaks of the illness began in March, as case counts near 2,000 across the province. Health officials say a baby, born prematur...
Oct 03, 2025 milastokerpro / Depositphotos.com
Former councillor Germain says labour unrest weighs heavy on school trustee races in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - With less than three weeks until election day, a former long-serving municipal councillor says the crowded field of candidates in Wood Buffalo reflects both public dissatisfaction...
Oct 02, 2025 Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, Candidates Forum - listener supplied photo
Alberta prepares strike resources for parents as Oct. 6 deadline looms
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is preparing parents for the possibility of a provincewide teachers strike by adding learning tools and resources to its website. The front page of Alberta.ca now inc...
Oct 02, 2025 ATA Logo, web image
Partners in Education awards mark milestone year for Fort McMurray Public Schools
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Fort McMurray Public School Division has marked a milestone with its tenth annual Partners in Education event, honouring more than 100 community members, businesses and organi...
Oct 02, 2025 FMPSD Education Winners
Early voting begins Thursday for RMWB council and school trustee races
FORT McMURRAY, AB - Advance voting begins Thursday in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, giving residents a chance to cast their ballots ahead of the Oct. 20 municipal and school board electio...
Oct 02, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com
Alberta teams with industry and Indigenous leaders on national pipeline bid
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is taking the lead in preparing a new West Coast pipeline proposal, forming a technical advisory group with major energy companies and Indigenous partners to develop an...
Oct 01, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray walk remembers residential school victims, honours survivors
Drums echo through Fort McMurray as community marks Truth and Reconciliation Day FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The sound of Indigenous drumming reverberated through downtown Fort McMurray Tuesday morning, echo...
Oct 01, 2025
Fort McMurray's igNIGHT exhibit transforms kiyām Community Park with light and wonder
FORT McMURRAY, AB - The biennial igNIGHT outdoor art and light exhibit goes live tonight, October 1, at kiym Community Park with this year's theme, Into the Unknown. The free public art exhibition run...
Oct 01, 2025 igNIGHT Logo, web image
Smith defends aide who told teen he needs to be spanked
Smith aide apologizes after telling teen at town hall his parents should spank him CALGARY - The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel is apologizing after telling a teenager at a C...
Sep 30, 2025 Bruce McAllister Apology
Alberta teachers set to strike Oct. 6 after rejecting contract offer, what parents can expect
Teachers set to hit the picket lines Oct. 6, government remains hopeful an agreement can be reached EDMONTON - Alberta teachers are set to walk off the job Monday, Oct. 6, after nearly 90 per cent of ...
Sep 30, 2025 Supporting Alberta’s teachers and students - September 30, 2025
