Tag Archives: Fort McMurray

Behind the uniform: Wood Buffalo RCMP share the challenges and rewards of service
RCMP members seen as "a breed apart," but officers stress they are people too In the third installment of our series on the men and women serving as RCMP in the Wood Buffalo detachment, we sat down wi...
Jon Tupper 2h ago RCMP officers in Quebec. Image via WIkimedia commons. CC License

Electoral Officer resists premier's call to reverse court referral on Alberta separation bid
Premier pushes back against referendum court review as Alberta's chief electoral officer defends decision EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is defending his decision to refer a proposed ref...
Jon Tupper 5h ago

Canada's oil exports to China hit record levels as trade ties deepen
Expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline and Chinese diversification driving surge Harvard Media News was among the first to report that China's Rongsheng Petrochemical planned to open an office in Calgary to...
Jon Tupper 17h ago lagereek / Depositphotos.com

Keyano Environmental Tech Students Get New Route to University Degree
Keyano College environmental grads gain direct pathway to University of Alberta FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A new transfer agreement between Keyano College and the University of Alberta is creating a direct ...
Jon Tupper Jul 29, 2025

Fort McMurray RCMP Bridge Cultures in Part Two of Our Series on Local Policing
RCMP highlight community ties and language skills in diverse Fort McMurray region, FORT McMURRAY, AB. - As part of its ongoing effort to build trust in one of Canada's most diverse regions, the RCMP i...
Jon Tupper Jul 29, 2025

Alberta Referendum Proposal on Provincial Secession Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Constitutionality
Alberta court to weigh legality of sovereignty referendum proposal EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer has asked the Court of King's Bench to determine if a proposed referendum question calli...
Jon Tupper Jul 29, 2025 Tatiana53 / Depositphotos.com
Alberta Measles Cases Climb Past 1,500 as North Zone Sees Surge
Measles cases continue to rise in Alberta, but health officials say the pace has slowed slightly ahead of the busy back-to-school season. The province has now recorded 1,538 confirmed cases, including...
Jon Tupper Jul 29, 2025

Ethics Report Slams Councilor Dogar's Conduct During Last Year's Wildfires
Councillor Dogar sanctioned for interference during 2024 wildfire crisis, but sanctions no longer enforceable FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Councillor Shafiq Dogar was sanctioned by the Regional Municipality o...
Jon Tupper Jul 28, 2025 Counsellor Shafiq Dogar RMWB Official Photo

Wood Buffalo detachment strives to meet demands of diverse, expanding region
Policing and the Public: The changing face of the RMWB This is the first in a series on policing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Harvard Media News recently sat down with Chief Su...
Jon Tupper Jul 28, 2025 Chief Superintendent Mark Hancock OIC Wood Buffalo Detachment, Mark Hancock. Image via Linkedin

Candidate resources now available for RMWB's 2025 municipal election
RMWB offers support for residents considering council run in 2025 election FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is offering a range of supports to residents who are thinking ...
Jon Tupper Jul 27, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com