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FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Two residents and their pet cat are safe after their mobile home on Cokerill Crescent caught fire early Tuesday morning. The pair were sleeping when the fire started but were awakened when their smoke detectors went off. The occupants were able to escape the home unharmed before Firefighters arrived. Emergency crews arrived […]

FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta— Indigenous leaders in Fort Chipewyan are accusing the federal government of covering up contamination near a dock in their community on Lake Athabasca. At a press conference on October 2, leaders from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation revealed they recently learned […]

Fort McKay First Nation trapper is safely back home after being rescued by RCMP when his hunting trip took a dangerous turn. On Sunday, the man was traveling to his cabin between Wandering River and Mariana Lake when his Argo ATV overturned and became stuck in muskeg. After calling for help, Boyle RCMP were notified […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigate Pair of Break-ins South of Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating two break-and-enters that occurred south of Fort McMurray on September 7, both near Highway 881. The first incident took place between 2 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. at a work site approximately 76 kilometers south of Fort […]

Thickwood Heights School’s Pen Pal Program Enhances Student Writing Skills Fort McMurray,– Thickwood Heights Public School has launched a highly successful Pen Pal Program aimed at improving student writing skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated in 2023 by parents Amanda Dafoe and Dr. Ryan Cox, the program connects students with pen pals […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Continue Investigation into Police Impersonator Fort McMurray, Alberta – Wood Buffalo RCMP are continuing to investigate an alleged police impersonator.  Authorities have released a composite sketch of the suspect, who allegedly introduced himself as “Officer Tom” during a traffic stop. On September 15, at around 7:30 p.m., a driver of a black […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Teen Fort McMurray, AB — The Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Shyla Herman-Morton, 14, was last seen earlier today in downtown Fort McMurray, and police are concerned for her well-being. Herman-Morton is described as having black hair, […]

Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre Appoints New Board Following AGM Vote Fort McMurray, AB— The Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre has appointed a new board of directors following a membership vote at the 2024 Annual General Meeting held on September 23. Katalin Loutitt is the new President, with Kayla Aikins serving as Vice President, Joelle Erskine as […]

Inquiry Boards Prepare Reports After Talks Fail to Resolve School Division Labor Disputes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Dispute Inquiry Boards are preparing reports for Alberta’s Ministry of Labour after talks aimed at resolving labor disputes between support workers and both Catholic and Public school divisions failed this week. On Tuesday, an inquiry board met with […]

Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, is vocally opposing comments made by federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson regarding the future of the oil and gas sector in Canada. Earlier this week, Wilkinson stated that oil production is expected to peak in 2024 and suggested that the oil and gas market is on […]