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Fort McMurray Family Finds Hope After Medical Emergency in Mexico FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A Fort McMurray family may finally be able to return home after a dream vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, turned into a nightmare. Albert and Karla Forsey, along with their two children, had just arrived for a family holiday earlier this […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are on the lookout for a missing person last seen in downtown Fort McMurray on July 31. 48-year-old Andrea Crank was reported missing on Wednesday, but had not communicated with her family since July 18, 2024. Crank is also known to frequent the Leduc and Edmonton areas. There is a general concern […]

The Alberta RCMP are warning outdoor enthusiasts to use caution this time of year.  Whether your activity of choice is ice fishing, skating, using your Off-Highway Vehicle or spending time in the mountains, the RCMP reminds all Albertans to use precautions by following these tips: Be mindful of how the cold can affect your gear: Tire […]

One of our region’s finest has received one of the highest honours in the country.  Nicole Bourque-Bouchier was named to the Order of Canada Wednesday in a special ceremony on Parliament Hill.  Bourque-Bouchier – a member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation – is the CEO and Co-Owner of the Bouchier Group, recognized as one […]

RCMP Investigate Bomb Threats at Red Deer Schools RED DEER, Alta. — RCMP are investigating a series of bomb threats that targeted three schools in Red Deer earlier this week. Between Dec. 15 and 16, administrators at St. Joseph’s High School, St. Francis of Assisi Middle School, and Pines Alternative School received emails containing bomb […]

Ottawa Backs Down on Net-Zero Power Grid Target of 2035; Alberta to Continue Court Challenge The federal government has revised its clean electricity regulations, moving the deadline for a net-zero power grid from 2035 to 2050. The shift is vindication of Alberta’s long-standing position that 2050 is a more realistic and achievable target. In a […]

Inflation Falls to 1.9%, but Rent and Food Costs Still Rising Canada’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9 per cent in November, marking a 10-basis-point decline from last month. The overall rate of inflation remains firmly within the Bank of Canada’s target range, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Stats Canada says the decline was […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Support staff in the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic school divisions will return to the picket lines Tuesday, marking the first day of rotating strikes since December 9. As a result, schools and division offices will be without CUPE members for the day. Union members will be picketing outside Dr. Clark […]

Terry Fox to Appear on Canada’s New $5 Banknote Terry Fox, a national icon celebrated for his Marathon of Hope, has been chosen as the new face of Canada’s $5 banknote. The change will see Fox replace Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who will move to the redesigned $50 bill. Fox, who lost his right leg to […]

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Opens to Light Vehicles FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The winter road connecting Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan will open to traffic on Tuesday, December 17.  However, the road will be limited to vehicles weighing 5,000 kilograms or less. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) advises drivers to exercise caution, drive […]