Fort McMurray is about to experience a thrilling, world-class show as Europa Super Circus makes its highly anticipated Canadian debut! From June 12th to 15th, Europe's grandest circus tradition takes over Centerfire Place under the Big Top with an all-new production featuring award-winning European circus artists. This...

Firefighters in Fort McMurray will once again brave the elements this week, not for an emergency, but for charity. The Fort McMurray Firefighters Charities Association is holding its annual rooftop campout from Thursday, May 1st to Saturday, May 3rd. Crews will climb onto the roof of the Tim Hortons in Eagle Ridge Thur...

Due to recent rain and lower temperatures, the wildfire danger level is low in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, and fire officials are urging everyone to take extra care. Temperatures are expected to increase by the weekend these conditions will create ideal conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread. If you're having...

Premier Danielle Smith isn't holding back after the re-election of a Liberal minority government. In a statement, Smith congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on his win, but quickly shifted focus to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, thanking him for what she called "powerful and principled advocacy" fo...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has pulled Campbell's Verve brand and Campbell's brand frozen soup from the shelves after finding pieces of wood. Here is the list of affected products: The CFIA says the soups were sold nationally to hotels, restaurants and retail stores. The Agency also says "Do not use, sell,...

Election results coming in and a Liberal minority Government seems likely. Currently results from Atlantic Canada show the Liberal Party of Canada is leading or confirmed in 160 so far. Conservatives leading or elected in 148, with the Bloc's leading or elected in 24 ridings. As of 7:20 the NDP have a lead in 10 ridin...

Illegal campfire sparked grass fire that closed Highway 63 in Fort McMurray: investigators FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - An illegal campfire was the cause of the fast-moving grass fire that temporarily closed Highway 63 in Fort McMurray on Friday, fire investigators have confirmed. Regional Emergency Services responded shortly ...

Man seriously injured in Fort McMurray assault, suspect arrested FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A Fort McMurray man remains in hospital after a violent assault downtown on Sunday afternoon. Wood Buffalo RCMP say emergency services were called around 1:30 p.m. to the area near the Salvation Army on MacDonald Avenue. They found ...

Whether you're hiking, picnicking, camping, biking, trail running, or paddling, it's wise to carry bear spray. It can help lower your risk of injury if you encounter an aggressive bear or other wildlife. Bear spray should only be used as a last resort - your first priority should always be to avoid an encounter altoget...

Day of Mourning marks solemn reminder of lives lost in the workplace While much of the country is focused on the federal election, today remains the National Day of Mourning to honour workers who have lost their lives, suffered injuries, or fallen ill because of a workplace tragedy. April 28 has been a day of remembran...

Two fires burning near Birch Mountains as fire danger remains high across northeastern Alberta. Spring fire season is heating up across Alberta, with fire danger in the Fort McMurray region considered high as warm weather and dry conditions persist. Two small wildfires are burning in the Fort McMurray Forest Protection...

Voters reminded to bring proper ID as Fort McMurray-Cold Lake polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 28 is election day across Canada, with voters heading to the polls to choose who will represent them in Ottawa and which party will form the next government. In Fort McMurray-Cold Lake, polls are open from 7:30 a....

Human remains found near Fort McMurray are under investigation Fort McMurray, Alta. - Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Alberta Major Crimes Unit are investigating after human remains were discovered near Fort McMurray. Details are sparse as police continue their investigation. The remains were found on April 25 off Tower Road...

UPDATE 5:51 p.m.: The wildfire near the junction of Highway 63 and 69 continues to burn. The size of the blaze is estimated at 10 hectares (25 acres). Alberta Wildfire currently has air-tankers, helicopters, and several personnel from both Regional Emergency Services and Alberta Wildfire working to extinguish the blaze...

Newborn care hotline expands across Alberta as demand grows Primary Care Alberta, the province's new agency for family medicine that spun off from Alberta Health Services, is expanding a popular support line for new parents. The province-wide launch follows its successful pilot in Edmonton and Calgary. The New Parent a...

Alberta's Privacy Commissioner encourages action as 23andMe files for bankruptcy Albertans who have used 23andMe are being encouraged to take immediate steps to protect their genetic data following the company's recent bankruptcy filing in the United States. The direct-to-consumer genetic testing giant filed for Chapte...

Bear season returns to Fort McMurray as sightings most likely in green spaces Bear season is underway in Fort McMurray, and Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) say the public has a key role to play in keeping both people and animals safe. Officers typically handle between 40 and 90 black bears in the region e...

If you're looking to make some extra money, Elections Canada is looking to hire around 50 people to work on election day here in Fort Mac. The available positions involve tasks such as setting up and operating the polls, welcoming and guiding voters, managing the registration desk, and overseeing poll operations. Compe...

Hazard reduction burns continue in Fort McMurray area as wildfire risk remains moderate FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Alberta Wildfire crews are continuing hazard reduction burns this week across the Fort McMurray Forest Area to lower the risk of spring wildfires. While cooler temperatures and recent rainfall have provided some...

RMWB freezes municipal tax rates while provincial education levy climbs FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Property owners in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will see a mixed bag on their tax bills this year. Council has approved the 2025 property tax bylaw with no increase to municipal tax rates for urban residents and a ...

Alberta teachers to vote on proposed collective agreement in May Alberta teachers will vote early next month on a proposed mediated settlement that could shape their next collective agreement. The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) says members will cast their ballots between May 2 and 5 on a central table proposal ou...

Record turnout reported at advance polls ahead of federal election Elections Canada says a record-breaking 7.3 million Canadians have cast ballots during advance polls over the Easter weekend, shattering the previous high of 5.8 million set in 2021. Officials say early voting began with a start, with more than two mill...

Tesla posts steep revenue, profit declines amid political distractions and market pressures Tesla is facing its sharpest financial downturn in years, with both revenue and profit plunging in the first quarter of 2025. The electric vehicle maker reported a 20 per cent drop in automotive revenue and a 71 per cent slide i...

Highway 28 collision results in a fatality RCMP have released more information about a fatal crash that shut down a major northern Alberta highway on Monday afternoon. Police say a pickup truck heading north on Highway 28 near Morinville veered into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a southbound semi-truck. T...

Municipality Launches Community Cleanup and Adopt-A-Trail Programs for Earth Day Fort McMurray, AB- The snow may have melted, but it's left behind a winter's worth of debris across parks, trails, and public spaces in the region. To help tackle the mess, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is inviting indiv...

ALERT seizes $800,000 worth of meth in interprovincial drug bust EDMONTON - A massive shipment of methamphetamine bound for Edmonton has been intercepted following an investigation involving police in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. On April 9, officers with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) stopp...

Alberta premier heads to Japan, South Korea on trade mission EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Japan and South Korea this week as part of a mission to strengthen economic ties and promote Alberta's energy, agriculture and technology sectors. The premier's trip began on April 18 and will continue until Apr...

Alberta sees surge in measles vaccinations as outbreak continues Alberta is seeing a sharp rise in measles vaccinations as health officials work to contain an ongoing outbreak of the highly contagious disease. Since mid-March, more than 22,000 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine have been administered...

UPDATE, April 21, 7:45 p.m.: Highway 28 has reopened to traffic. RCMP are continuing to investigate the incident, and they will provide further information on the occurrence once they can release it. Serious collision shuts down section of Highway 28 near Morinville A serious two-vehicle collision has closed a section ...

Fort McMurray Catholics to Mourn Pope Francis in Dual Services FORT MCMURRAY, AB - Catholics across the globe, including here in Fort McMurray, are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died Sunday at the age of 88. Local faithful will have two opportunities to gather in prayer and remembrance. A special morning re...

First Nations coalition revives plan for Arctic energy port on Hudson Bay A coalition of 11 Manitoba First Nations is moving forward with a proposal to build an energy terminal at Port Nelson on Hudson Bay, reviving a plan first envisioned more than a century ago. The NeeStaNan Development Plan aims to export energy to...

Alberta Issues Fire Bans in Some Provincial Parks Due to Dry Conditions The Alberta government has issued fire bans for several provincial parks and recreation areas in the northeastern part of the province as dry conditions increase wildfire risks. The bans prohibit outdoor campfires at Whitemud Falls and Crow Lake Pr...

Chipewyan Prairie First Nation man charged with arson after home goes up in flames JANVIER, AB. - A 54-year-old man from Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is facing an arson charge after a fire destroyed a residence in the community south of Fort McMurray last week. On April 15, around 4:15 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP and Reg...

Fire devastates parts Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village centre, irreplaceable artifacts lost A fire that tore through the grounds near Alberta's Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village has destroyed the site's visitor centre, taking with it a collection of irreplaceable artifacts that told the story of generations of Ukr...

CBSA intercepts 17.6 kilograms of cocaine at Montréal-Trudeau Airport More than $2 million worth of cocaine will never make it to Canadian streets thanks to a major drug bust at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. On April 4, officers with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted a suspici...

Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid global trade uncertainty The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 2.75 per cent, citing growing global uncertainty caused by unpredictable U.S. trade policies and tariff threats. "The major shift in direction of U.S. trade policy and the unpredictability...

Drop off pet waste for free at convenient locations this April Fort McMurray, AB - Spring has arrived, and with it comes the need to clean up pet waste that accumulated over the winter. To help residents dispose of it responsibly, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is providing free pet waste drop-off at two loc...

China Turns to Canadian Crude, Seeking to Replace U.S. Imports Chinese refiners imported a record 7.3 million barrels of Canadian crude through the Trans Mountain Pipeline in March, and April deliveries are on pace to surpass that level as Beijing shifts its sourcing away from U.S. supply. The Trans Mountain expansion,...

Province issues bear activity advisory as animals emerge from hibernation FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - As bears begin to wake from their winter slumber, Alberta Forestry and Parks, alongside Public Safety and Emergency Services, has issued a seasonal bear activity advisory, reminding residents to be cautious when heading out...

Fire advisory issued for southern RMWB as wildfire near Janvier reaches 150 hectares FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Alberta Wildfire has issued a fire advisory for parts of the southern Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) as dry and windy conditions continue across the Lac La Biche Forest Area. The advisory affects the ...

Street Sweepers Take Over as RMWB Wraps Up Winter Maintenance Season Fort McMurray, AB- Say goodbye to snowplows and hello to street sweepers. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is officially calling an end to its annual Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) season, after clearing over 404,695 cubic metres of snow from ...

Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon returns this fall with community spirit and Boston dreams FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - One of northern Alberta's most anticipated athletic events is lacing up for another big year. The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon is set to return on Sunday, September 21, 2025, bringing runners of...

Wildfire near Janvier grows to 100 hectares, cause under investigation JANVIER, AB. - A new wildfire burning about 10 kilometres north of the hamlet of Janvier has grown to approximately 100 hectares in size, making it one of the largest new wildfires in Alberta so far this year. Alberta Wildfire says the blaze began a...

Oil Prices Rise as OPEC Sees Steady Demand Despite Trade Risks Oil prices climbed slightly on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $65.39 and WTI hitting $62.14, after OPEC revised its 2025 demand growth forecast to 1.3 million barrels per day, down 150,000 bpd from previous estimates. The rebound in oil prices were also ...

Liberal Staffers Caught Planting Fake Buttons at Conservative Conference, Prompting Apology from Carney Liberal campaign staff are under fire after a covert operation at a conservative networking event in Ottawa backfired, sparking international headlines. Last week, two Liberal operatives infiltrated the Canada Strong...

Residency questions arise as federal election approaches in Fort McMurray-Cold Lake FORT McMURRAY, AB - With less than two weeks to go before Canadians head to the polls, voters in Fort McMurray-Cold Lake are raising concerns about where their local candidates actually live. Out of the six names on the ballot, only two...

Updated April 14 2025 10:00am River Breakup Complete in Fort McMurrayFlood risk has passed; public urged to avoid riverbanks River breakup is now complete, ending the risk of ice jam-related flooding along the Clearwater and Athabasca rivers. "We had an early and active river breakup this year," said Erin Sie...

Two Canadians honoured posthumously for sacrifice in Ukraine A pair of Canadians who lost their lives defending Ukraine are being honoured by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Ukrainian War Veterans Association of Canada. Austin Lathlin-Bercier and Winton "Bud" Hardy have been awarded the Ukrainian Cana...

Keyano College lays off staff amid budget pressures, federal policy changes FORT McMURRAY - Keyano College has laid off a significant number of employees as part of what it describes as a strategic effort to "right-size" its workforce in response to federal policy changes and rising operational costs. Multipl...

Measles cases climb in Alberta as health officials urge vaccination Alberta is reporting eight new cases of measles, including one in the North Zone, bringing the provincial total to 58 confirmed cases. The outbreak is concentrated in central and southern Alberta, but health officials warn the true number may be higher...