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Construction on McMurray Métis Cultural Centre to Resume in 2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Construction on the long-awaited McMurray Métis Cultural Centre at MacDonald Island is set to resume in spring 2025, with completion targeted for 2027. The $75-million project, which aims to preserve, showcase, and celebrate Métis culture, was paused in 2022 after a […]

Man in Custody Following Gunfire Incident in Thickwood FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A 23-year-old Fort McMurray man remains in custody after being arrested following an early morning gunfire incident on Tuesday in the Thickwood neighbourhood. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at an apartment building on Spruce Street around 5 a.m. Upon arrival, […]

RMWB Approves 2025 Municipal Fee Changes, Effective April 1 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) approved its 2025 Fees and Rates bylaw on Tuesday, November 26. The legislation is introducing several increases to the costs of municipal services, while a select few fees have been reduced or eliminated. Residents will […]

Fort McMurray MP Laila Goodridge Criticizes Trudeau’s Drug Policies Amid Rising Overdose Deaths OTTAWA — Fort McMurray Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge has intensified her criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s drug policies, citing a more than 200 per cent increase in drug-related deaths during his tenure. Speaking during question period in the House of […]

Alberta to Use Sovereignty Act to Challenge Federal Emissions Cap Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has vowed to use the controversial Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act to fight back against the federal government’s proposed carbon emissions cap for the oil and gas sector. The move marks the first legislative test of the act, introduced […]

Oil Industry Pushes Back Against Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Canadian Exports The oil industry is sounding the alarm over President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian exports to the United States, including energy. The move could have significant consequences for U.S. energy security and consumer fuel prices, analysts warn. Patrick De […]

Fort McMurray, AB — Early Tuesday morning, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a high-priority 9-1-1 call reporting suspicious persons, possibly armed, in the 100 block of Spruce Street in the Thickwood neighborhood. At approximately 5:00 a.m., officers arrived on the scene and entered a local apartment building, where they were met with gunfire coming from […]

CUPE Strike Targets Schools, Division Offices, and Support Services The ongoing CUPE strike involving support staff in the Public and Catholic school divisions continues today, impacting several schools and administrative sites. In the Public division, École McTavish and Christina Gordon schools are without support staff. In the Catholic division, Good Shepherd and Holy Trinity schools […]

Here’s the corrected version of your text: Alberta Launches Online Resource to Navigate Upcoming Auto Insurance Reforms Alberta is gearing up for significant changes to its auto insurance system, leaving many drivers uncertain about the road ahead. To help Albertans navigate the transitions, the provincial government has launched a new website, care-first.alberta.ca. The site offers […]

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 […]