Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo
Countdown to Race Day: Fort McMurray Marathon Announces Fall Return
Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon returns this fall with community spirit and Boston dreams FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - One of northern Alberta's most anticipated athletic events is lacing up for another...
Apr 15, 2025 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com
Out-of-control wildfire near Janvier grows to 100 hectares
Wildfire near Janvier grows to 100 hectares, cause under investigation JANVIER, AB. - A new wildfire burning about 10 kilometres north of the hamlet of Janvier has grown to approximately 100 hectares ...
Apr 14, 2025 Alberta Wildfire logo
OPEC Predicts Oil Demand to Rise in 2025
Oil Prices Rise as OPEC Sees Steady Demand Despite Trade Risks Oil prices climbed slightly on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $65.39 and WTI hitting $62.14, after OPEC revised its 2025 demand growth...
Apr 14, 2025 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Logo
Residency Concerns Surface in Fort McMurray-Cold Lake Federal Race
Residency questions arise as federal election approaches in Fort McMurray-Cold Lake FORT McMURRAY, AB - With less than two weeks to go before Canadians head to the polls, voters in Fort McMurray-Cold ...
Apr 14, 2025 Voter casting a ballot. Image supplied by Elections Canada
Keyano College Undergoes Workforce Restructuring Amid Budget Pressures
Keyano College lays off staff amid budget pressures, federal policy changes FORT McMURRAY - Keyano College has laid off a significant number of employees as part of what it describes as a strategic ef...
Apr 13, 2025
North Zone Confirms Measles Case Amid Province-Wide Surge
Measles cases climb in Alberta as health officials urge vaccination Alberta is reporting eight new cases of measles, including one in the North Zone, bringing the provincial total to 58 confirmed case...
Apr 13, 2025 grinvalds / Depositphotos.com
Alberta Charts a Global Path as America Turns Inward
Alberta looks beyond U.S. as Trump tariffs open door to new trade opportunities EDMONTON - As the United States escalates its trade war with China, Alberta is pushing forward with a global economic st...
Apr 10, 2025 DesignPicsInc / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray teen selected for elite provincial theatre camp
Fort McMurray teen headed to elite provincial theatre camp with help from local troupe A young actress from Fort McMurray is heading to Red Deer this summer for an elite theatre camp, thanks to the su...
Apr 10, 2025 Zoey Zaharchuk, photo courtesy of Swamp Rat Experience
New Weather Stations Aim to Keep Alberta One Step Ahead of Wildfires
Alberta expands wildfire weather network with $900K investment to improve response and community protection EDMONTON - Alberta is upgrading its wildfire weather network with a $900,000 investment aime...
Apr 10, 2025
RCMP Appeal for Information on Missing 12-Year-Old Girl
Wood Buffalo RCMP Seeking Public's Help to Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 12-year-old Ava Franklin, who was last seen on April 9th...
Apr 09, 2025 Ava Franklin Missing Poster, RCMP supplied image