Tag Archives: Canada
Fort McMurray offers free hazardous waste and electronics drop-off Sept. 13
Fort McMurray to host free hazardous waste and electronics roundup Sept. 13 FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Residents can drop off old electronics, household chemicals and other hazardous items at a free colle...
Sep 09, 2025 RMWB Materials Recovery Facility -Web Image
Strathcona boosts stake in MEG, vows to oppose Cenovus takeover
Cenovus requires two-thirds shareholder approval at Oct. 9 meeting CALGARY - Strathcona Resources Ltd. has increased its stake in MEG Energy Corp. and confirmed it will oppose the company's proposed t...
Sep 08, 2025 Strathcona Resources Ltd. Web Image
Alberta accepts new standards for oil sands mine water treatment
Province to adopt new standards for oil sands mine water Alberta is moving ahead with new rules for treating and releasing water from oil sands tailings ponds, following recommendations from a governm...
Sep 08, 2025 By NASA Earth Observatory - http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=40997, Public Domain
Nenshi says Alberta jobs plan fails as unemployment rises
Alberta NDP says youth unemployment is highest in the country CALGARY - Alberta's New Democrats say the province's latest jobs numbers show the United Conservative government is failing to create stab...
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New portal offers Albertans real-time job market data
Alberta launches labour market information portal Alberta has launched a new Labour Market Information portal aimed at helping students, job seekers, and employers make informed decisions in a shiftin...
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Judge cites repeat offences in sentencing driver for Emily Verge's death
Sentencing hearing included more than an hour of emotional victim-impact statements FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Roger Sierra will be serving 30 months behind bars after a sentencing hearing on Friday, Sept. ...
Sep 07, 2025 Memorial service for Emily Verge. Image by Marina Barnes
Canada-wide warrant issued for man linked to Strathcona County killing
Christian Nyabirungu, 35, is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault. STRATHCONA COUNTY, AB. - Alberta police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a dangerous man w...
Sep 04, 2025 RCMP Wanted Poster for Christian Nyabirungu (35), provided by RCMP
Fort McKay man pleads guilty in 2023 shooting death
Anton Grandjambe, 23, to be sentenced Nov. 18 after admitting to manslaughter FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A Fort McKay man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Russell John Shott....
Sep 04, 2025 Anton Grandjambe, RCMP Supplied photo
Regional Emergency Services to host free pancake breakfast in Fort McMurray
Event features fire safety trailer, rescue challenge, mascots and tours FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Regional Emergency Services is inviting the public to its annual community pancake breakfast, set for Sept....
Sep 04, 2025
New jobs strategy could ease labour shortages in Fort McMurray
Alberta Jobs Strategy focuses on career readiness, barriers and employer partnerships FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Alberta's new jobs strategy could have major implications for northern communities like For...
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