Tag Archives: Fort McMurray
Auto DraftSextortion Scams on the Rise in Alberta, Police Say 'Don't Pay'
STRATHCONA COUNTY, Alberta- The RCMP are warning Albertans to be cautious online as sextortion cases continue to rise. Recently, Strathcona County RCMP, just outside of Edmonton, concluded an investig...
Oct 11, 2024
Parliamentary Budget Office: Carbon Tax Costs Most Canadians More Than Expected
A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) reveals that the Federal Carbon Tax is costing Canadians more than originally estimated. The independent office of Parliament found that most Ca...
Oct 10, 2024
Air Canada Pilots Ratify New Contract, Ending Ongoing Labour Dispute
Air Canada Pilots Approve New Four-Year Contract with 42 Percent Pay Increase Air Canada pilots have approved a new four-year contract that will provide a 42 percent pay increase over the next four ye...
Oct 10, 2024
Another Long Weekend? Time for Turkey Overload!
With another long weekend on the horizon, I'm sure we're all pretty excited, right? A few extra days to kick back, relax, and-oh wait, it's Turkey Season. Now, don't get me wrong, I love a good turkey...
Oct 10, 2024
Rare Solar Storm Set to Light Up Skies Across Canada and U.S
An extreme geomagnetic storm is expected to produce Northern Lights visible across Canada and the U.S. the evening of Oct. 10 and into the morning of Oct. 11. On Oct. 8, scientists observed an intense...
Oct 10, 2024
A Little Bird Told Me Life Is Boring Outside Fort Mac!
Living way up here in the north, it can sometimes feel like we're missing out on the fun that goes on across the province. You know, like when Edmonton gets all the big concerts or when Calgary gets t...
Oct 09, 2024
Three Candidates in Race for RMWB Ward 4 By-Election
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta- Nominations have closed, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is out with the official candidates for the upcoming Ward 4 by-election. Three residents are on th...
Oct 08, 2024
Smoke Alarms Save Sleeping Residents in Fort McMurray Mobile Home Fire
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta- Two residents and their pet cat are safe after their mobile home on Cokerill Crescent caught fire early Tuesday morning. The pair were sleeping when the fire started but were a...
Oct 08, 2024
Spirit Halloween Has a New Trick To Treat Customers
We might be in the thick of spooky season right now, but it seems the next holiday is already creeping up on us. While most weekends this month you'll find people making their annual pilgrimage to Spi...
Oct 08, 2024
Would You Ever Clone Yourself?
While science hasn't quite caught up to making clones just yet, let's entertain the idea for a second: if you could have a clone of yourself, would you actually want one? Seems like an easy yes, right...
Oct 07, 2024
