alberta

Canadian Officials Seize 189 Kilograms of Cocaine at US-Alberta Border Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized a massive shipment of cocaine heading across the US-Alberta border. Officers at the Coutts border crossing conducted a secondary examination of a commercial truck heading into Canada on November 13. The 189 kg of cocaine has an estimated […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The load limit on the winter road between Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan has been increased to 15,000 kilograms. The increase means larger vehicles, including fuel trucks, will begin using the route starting Tuesday, December 31, at 10 a.m. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is advising motorists to exercise […]

dmonton Public School Support Staff Poised for Possible Strike Edmonton Public Schools could soon face a support staff strike as CUPE Local 3550, representing school support workers in the capital city has cleared the last hurdle for strike action to commence. Following a process similar to the recent disputes the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic […]

AHS Toys for Tickets Campaign Collects Nearly 1,200 Gifts for Families in Need Alberta Health Services (AHS) is celebrating another successful year of its annual Toys for Tickets program. Now in its sixth year, the holiday initiative allows individuals with parking tickets at AHS facilities to donate a new, unwrapped toy instead of paying the […]

Athabasca Tribal Council Calls for Policing Reforms Following ASIRT Report on Chief Allan Adam’s Arrest FORT McMURRAY, Alta. — The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) has expressed shock and dismay following the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team’s (ASIRT) report into the 2020 arrest of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) Chief Allan Adam, clearing RCMP officers of […]

RCMP Arrest Suspect After Hours-Long Standoff in Beacon Hill Update, December 23, 3:15 p.m. Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged 53-year-old Michael Thompson of Fort McMurray in relation to an hours-long standoff in the Beacon Hill neighbourhood. Thompson is facing charges of resisting/obstructing police, failure to comply with release conditions, and failure to comply with an […]

ASIRT Seeks Witnesses in Officer-Involved Shooting in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is seeking witnesses as it investigates an officer-involved shooting that left a man in critical condition earlier this month. The incident occurred on Dec. 12 when Wood Buffalo RCMP officers responded to a report of […]

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 […]