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Alberta Government Intervenes in Edmonton Public School Labour Dispute The Alberta Government is again stepping in to resolve an ongoing labour dispute. This time they are intervening in the ongoing conflict between Edmonton Public Schools and their 3,200 support staff, represented by CUPE Local 3550. Last week, Union members voted 97 per cent in favour […]

Alberta and Assembly of First Nations Call for Federal Action on First Nations Policing Premier Danielle Smith and Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse are calling for the federal government to move forward on its First Nations and Inuit Policing Program. The two leaders issued a joint statement calling on Ottawa to […]

Fort McMurray Man Charged for Careless Operation of Dirt Bike FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— A Fort McMurray man is facing a litany of charges following complaints about the reckless operation of a dirt bike in Fort McMurray. On Friday, October 18th, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to reports of a dirt bike being driven on sidewalks, across […]

Arts Take Centre Stage During Buffy Awards Gala FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo feted the arts community in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo this weekend. The organization presented the winners of the 2024 Buffy Awards during a glamorous Miami-Vice-themed gala on Saturday. Known as “The Buffys,” the awards place a spotlight on […]

Alberta RCMP Urge Caution After Snow Snarls Highways FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — After heavy snow caused delays and disruptions on highways across Alberta, the RCMP are urging motorists to use extra caution and be prepared for winter driving season. Yesterday’s weather caused snarls and headaches on Highway 63 while Highway 2 between Calgary and Edmonton […]

Keyano College Student Wins National Power Engineering Award FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A student in Keyano College’s Power Engineering 4th Class Comprehensive program has been recognized with a nationwide award. Nathan Morin, a Power Engineering 4th Class Comprehensive program student, received the PanGlobal Outstanding Student Achievement Award recognizing both his academic excellence and dedication to […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating after a teepee canvas was purposefully damaged in front of Elsie Yanick Catholic School.  The damage sustained includes visible holes cut into the canvas, broken poles, and the removal of all of the pegs.  Police obtained security footage of the suspects from the incident on October 11th. The suspects were […]

Alberta Celebrates Small Business Week with Chamber Awards Gala in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta—As Canada marks Small Business Week, Alberta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Northern Development, Tany Yao, is calling on residents to celebrate the province’s entrepreneurs. Yao says small businesses are the backbone of Alberta’s economy, making up about 95 per […]

Millions Pledged for Jasper’s Tourism Recovery Hoping to help revive Jasper’s tourism industry following this summer’s devastating wildfire, the Alberta government is pledging $2.5 million to boost tourism and help operators ready for the fall and winter seasons. Travel Alberta, the province’s destination management corporation, is providing the funding. The crown corporation hopes to help businesses […]

BC Election Results Leave Outcome Unclear and Recounts Certain The results of British Columbia’s provincial election are too close to call, in what may go down as the closest election in Canadian history. Preliminary vote counts are showing a razor-thin margin between the incumbent New Democratic Party (NDP) and the BC Conservatives. As of early […]