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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 […]

Former British Columbia Premier John Horgan Dies at 65 Former British Columbia Premier John Horgan and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, has passed away at the age of 65. Horgan was first elected to B.C.’s legislature in 2005 and became the leader of the B.C. NDP in 2014. He assumed the role of premier in 2017 […]

Former Councillor and Educator Sheldon Germain Named Keyano College Distinguished Alumnus FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Sheldon Germain, a former RMWB councillor and educator, was named Keyano College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus. The award was handed to Germain at the Keyano Foundation Gala held last week. The honour comes as recognition of Germain’s significant contributions to education, […]

Support Staff Strike to Begin at Fort McMurray Catholic and Public Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff across Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic School Divisions will begin job action this week. Educational assistants and other members of CUPE Locals 2559 and 2545 will be on the job Tuesday, November 12, but a full strike […]

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, Alta. – A devastating collision struck the downtown restaurant on Saturday, when a pickup truck drove into the building, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old employee. Submitted Photo The incident occurred at 11:36 a.m. when Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to reports of a Ford F350 crashing into the downtown Boston Pizza, causing […]

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 […]