Tag Archives: Fort McMurray News

Headline: Alberta New Democrats press Smith for update as ER pressures persist
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrats are calling on Premier Danielle Smith to address Albertans directly about pressures facing the province's health care system and have launched a petition urging the ...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026 Alberta NDP Web Logo

Alberta researchers target colorectal cancer with retooled malaria drug
EDMONTON - Researchers at the University of Alberta say an existing anti-malarial drug could help make colorectal cancer tumours more sensitive to chemotherapy, offering a potential path to more targe...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026 University of Alberta Web logo

YMM unveils 2026 digital art exhibit highlighting local voices
FORT McMURRAY - A new digital art exhibit will launch Tuesday evening at the Fort McMurray International Airport, showcasing local perspectives through large-scale installations across the terminal. T...
Jon Tupper Feb 03, 2026

Highway 881 reopens after semi trailer blocks lanes near Conklin
FORT MCMURRAY - Highway 881 has reopened following a temporary closure caused by a semi-trailer blocking both lanes of traffic south of Conklin. Wood Buffalo RCMP said the highway was shut down earlie...
Jon Tupper Feb 02, 2026 Highway 881 Alberta Sign

Traffic restored on Highway 63 following weekend crash
FORT MCMURRAY: Highway 63 has reopened to traffic following a weekend semi rollover south of the city. Wood Buffalo RCMP say the crash occurred about six kilometres south of Sand Tiger Lodge, promptin...
Jon Tupper Feb 01, 2026

Elections Alberta approves citizen initiative seeking ban on coal mining in eastern slopes
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer has approved a new citizen initiative proposal aimed at banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, allowing organizers to move c...
Jon Tupper Jan 29, 2026 Studioclover / Depositphotos.com

Maximum weight set for Fort Chipewyan Winter Road as limit rises Thursday
FORT McMURRAY - The load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road will increase to 45,000 kilograms effective Thursday at noon. Officials say the new limit is the maximum allowed for the season and no ...
Jon Tupper Jan 28, 2026

RCMP respond to Highway 63 collision that led to traffic delays Friday
Official word from Wood Buffalo RCMP is shedding light on what caused significant backups on Highway 63 during the supper-time commute Friday evening. RCMP say officers were dispatched to a single-veh...
Jordan Keating Jan 26, 2026 kalinovsky / Depositphotos.com

Your McMurray Magazine, YMM Online under new ownership
Local publication Your McMurray Magazine and YMM Online are now under new ownership. Former radio host and community advocate Mike Jones has acquired the publication from founder and long-time owner K...
Jordan Keating Jan 23, 2026 Mike Jones

Fort McMurray man arrested after armed robbery in Lac La Biche
LAC LA BICHE, Alta. - A 44-year-old man from Fort McMurray has been arrested following an armed robbery investigation in Lac La Biche. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers responde...
Jordan Keating Jan 09, 2026 RCMP Truck, image by Jon Tupper








