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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 […]

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 […]

House Fire Severely Damages Home in Fort McMurray 468 First Nation FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A house in the Fort McMurray 468 First Nation was severely damaged in a fire this weekend. On Saturday around 9 a.m., Regional Emergency Services received a 9-1-1 call about a fire on Lakeshore Drive at Gregoire Lake. Upon arrival, […]

ASIRT Investigating Fatal RCMP-Involved Shooting in Cold Lake The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating after the death of a male following an RCMP-involved shooting in Cold Lake. On Saturday evening, RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an attempted stabbing at a transit stop in the city, located about 250 kilometres south-southeast […]

Canadian Oil Majors Forecast Higher Production in 2025 Amid Demand Optimism and Policy Uncertainty Canadian oil giants Suncor, Cenovus, and Imperial Oil each released corporate guidance on December 12. The companies are taking a bullish stance on 2025, forecasting production increases despite looming policy and potential trade challenges. Suncor outlines plans to boost production to […]

Municipality Activates WMZ 1 & 2 from December 16-20. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is continuing to work on residential street clearing from December 16 – 20. Crews will be out conducting snow removal and hauling operations in Subzones 1 and 2 this week, and on-street parking restrictions will be in place on […]