Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo

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...
Jon Tupper 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...
Jon Tupper Sep 08, 2025 Strathcona Resources Ltd. Web Image

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...
Jon Tupper Sep 08, 2025 gustavofrazao / Depositphotos.com

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...
Jon Tupper Sep 08, 2025 Rawpixel / Depositphotos.com

ATB economist to speak at Fort McMurray Chamber fall luncheon
Fort McMurray Chamber to host fall economic update luncheon FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce will host its Economic Update: Fall Edition networking luncheon later this month....
Jon Tupper Sep 05, 2025

Wildfire danger remains high across Wood Buffalo
Fire permits restricted to essential use only as officials urge caution outdoors FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The wildfire danger remains high to very high across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Al...
Jon Tupper Sep 05, 2025 Forecast fire danger Sept 5, Image from Alberta Wildfire
Enbridge investing in U.S. pipelines set to boost exports by decade's end; Canada missing out
Fort McMurray MP says Canada missing LNG opportunities OTTAWA - The United States is cementing itself as a global leader in natural gas production and exports, even as Russia, once seen as the world's...
Jon Tupper Sep 05, 2025 MP Laila Goodridge speaks at campaign rally 2025

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...
Jon Tupper 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....
Jon Tupper Sep 04, 2025 Anton Grandjambe, RCMP Supplied photo

Fort McKay offers school supply reimbursements for families
Parents can claim up to $150 per child for 2025-26 school year FORT McKAY, AB. - Residents of Fort McKay have an opportunity to get some money back for their school supplies. The First Nation is reimb...
Jon Tupper Sep 04, 2025 Fort McKay School Supply Program. Image via Instagram








