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La Loche Winter Trail is now open

La Loche Winter Trail is now open

Jan 7, 2025 | 3:33pm
The La Loche Winter Trail is open to light vehicles under 5,000 kg as of noon Tuesday. Load limits will be raised when conditions improve, with updates to come. Drivers should stick to the right side of the road, especially on hills, and watch out for unmarked hazards. Crews are working along the route, so […]
Keyano College’s Indigenous Student Centre to Open in March 2025

Keyano College’s Indigenous Student Centre to Open in March 2025

Jan 7, 2025 | 3:26pm
Keyano College’s Indigenous Student Centre is set to open in March 2025, thanks to a partnership with Pembina Pipeline Corporation. The sponsorship supports the Elder and Auntie In-Residence Office, providing cultural and emotional support for Indigenous students. The Centre will include a ceremonial area, learning commons, communal kitchen, Indigenous art displays, and space for traditional […]
Trudeau Turmoil Triggers Talk of Transition

Trudeau Turmoil Triggers Talk of Transition

Dec 29, 2024 | 6:42pm
Atlantic Liberal MPs Call for Trudeau’s Resignation in Holiday Letter Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing mounting pressure from within his party after the Liberal Party’s Atlantic caucus called for his resignation. New Brunswick MP Wayne Long, who represents Saint John-Rothesay, posted the letter online on Sunday. The document, which was dated December 23, praised […]
Canadian Oil Companies Set Higher Production Targets for 2025

Canadian Oil Companies Set Higher Production Targets for 2025

Dec 15, 2024 | 7:01pm
Canadian Oil Majors Forecast Higher Production in 2025 Amid Demand Optimism and Policy Uncertainty Canadian oil giants Suncor, Cenovus, and Imperial Oil each released corporate guidance on December 12. The companies are taking a bullish stance on 2025, forecasting production increases despite looming policy and potential trade challenges. Suncor outlines plans to boost production to […]
Alberta to Bolster Border Security with Specialized Sheriff Team

Alberta to Bolster Border Security with Specialized Sheriff Team

Dec 13, 2024 | 6:02am
Alberta Creates Interdiction Patrol Team to Secure U.S. Border Alberta is launching a specialized law enforcement unit to enhance security and crack down on illegal activities along its nearly 300-kilometre border with the United States. The Interdiction Patrol Team (IPT), established within the Alberta Sheriffs, will target drug smuggling, gun trafficking, and illegal border crossings. […]
Fort McMurray’s Arts Scene Gears Up for a Vibrant 2025

Fort McMurray’s Arts Scene Gears Up for a Vibrant 2025

Nov 25, 2024 | 6:29pm
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Prepares for a Thriving Arts Scene in 2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta —The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is setting the stage for a banner year in arts in 2025. Among the year’s plans is the return of igNIGHT, the biennial illuminated art exhibition, scheduled for October 2025 at kiyām Community […]
Special Needs Families Hit Hard by CUPE’s Late Strike Notices in Fort McMurray
Jon Tupper

Special Needs Families Hit Hard by CUPE’s Late Strike Notices in Fort McMurray

Nov 24, 2024 | 7:39pm
Parents Frustrated as CUPE Changes Tactics in Rotating School Strikes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Frustration is mounting among parents as CUPE Local 2559 and 2545, representing support staff in Fort McMurray Public and Catholic schools, enter the second week of their rotating strikes. The union has announced a shift in tactics, opting to inform parents […]
CUPE Workers Begin Rotating Strike on Monday: Strike Schedule & What Parents Need to Know
Jon Tupper

CUPE Workers Begin Rotating Strike on Monday: Strike Schedule & What Parents Need to Know

Nov 15, 2024 | 6:56pm
Support Staff Begin Rotating Strike Across Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff at the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions will begin a rotating strike on Monday, as their contract dispute continues. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals 2559 and 2545, representing support staff in the Catholic and Public-school systems […]
Alberta Joins US Energy Pact

Alberta Joins US Energy Pact

Nov 14, 2024 | 7:50pm
Alberta Joins U.S. Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security, Marking Pact’s First International Partnership Alberta has joined the newly formed Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security. Established in September 2024 by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, the coalition aims to enhance energy security, reduce costs, and boost the reliability of oil and […]

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