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FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The tragic death of Emily Verge, a Fort McMurray woman killed while working at a downtown restaurant on Saturday, is drawing attention from across Canada. From Newfoundland to Victoria, Canadians are sharing condolences as Emily’s friends, family, and the community grieve. On Saturday, a Ford F-350 crashed into the downtown restaurant, […]

Alberta Launches $40 Million Competition to Develop Advanced Materials from Natural Resources FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Government of Alberta has announced a $40 million investment to support advanced materials and manufacturing technologies in the province.  The funding is part of the province’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program that aims to position Alberta as […]

Suncor Exceeds Q3 Expectations with Strong Production and Shareholder Returns Suncor Energy reported strong third-quarter financial results, surpassing analyts’s profit estimates and achieving high production levels across its operations. The Calgary-based oil giant generated $3.8 billion in adjusted funds from operations, while its adjusted profit of $1.48 per share beat expectations by 37%. Free funds […]

Outpouring of Grief and Support for Young Woman Killed in Fort McMurray Restaurant Collision FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Condolences and tributes are pouring in from across the region for Emily Verge, a 24-year-old woman who tragically lost her life on Saturday. Originally from Clarenville, Newfoundland, Verge had lived in Fort McMurray for several years before […]

Calgary Man Charged After Fatal Collision at Downtown Fort McMurray Restaurant FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A tragic accident at a downtown Boston Pizza restaurant has left a young woman dead and a Calgary man facing serious charges. Wood Buffalo RCMP and Regional Emergency Services were called to the scene at 11:36 a.m. on Saturday after a […]

Fort McMurray, AB — Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a residential break-and-enter that occurred in the early hours of Nov. 1, 2024, on Athabasca Avenue. Around 7:30 a.m., a resident discovered bags of food and liquor left outside the front door, alerting them to a possible intrusion. After reviewing surveillance footage, the resident observed that […]

Fort McMurray, AB — Following an initial news release on Friday afternoon, Wood Buffalo RCMP confirmed later that evening that all parties involved in the reported possible abduction near Athabasca Avenue have been located and interviewed. The incident, reported on Nov. 6, raised concerns after a witness described seeing a young woman fleeing from a […]

Fort McMurray – On the evening of Nov. 6, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to an incident near Athabasca Avenue in Fort McMurray’s Abasand neighborhood. Around 7:20 p.m., officers were alerted to a possible abduction after a witness reported seeing a young woman escaping from a black Jeep only to be pursued and forcibly taken back […]

Support Staff Strike to Begin November 13 with Rotating Picket Lines in Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff in both Fort McMurray’s public and Catholic school districts will begin a strike on Wednesday, November 13. CUPE Locals 2559 and 2545 issued 72-hour notices to the districts on Thursday, November 7. However, the strike […]

UPDATED November 4, 7 p.m. — Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Support Staff Set to Strike Nov. 13 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff with Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school divisions are set to strike on Nov. 13 after overwhelmingly voting to reject recommendations from Alberta’s Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB). The Alberta Labour Relations […]