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RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones, Opens Snow Disposal Site FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated its Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) for the first time this season, beginning with subzones 1 and 2. On-street parking restrictions are now in effect during scheduled snow-clearing days in these zones, and vehicles […]

Canadian Armed Forces Mourns Loss of Senior Officer in Belgium The Canadian Armed Forces is mourning the loss of Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Miller, a senior officer with Joint Task Force Ukraine, who passed away from medical complications on November 25 in Casteau, Belgium. His death was not related to operational activities. Lt. Col. Miller, an Engineering […]

Violent Crime Rates in Canada Surpass Those in the United States Canada’s rate of violent crime now exceeds that of the United States, according to a recent analysis by The Fraser Institute. The report shows Canada recorded 434.11 violent crimes per 100,000 people, compared to 380.07 per 100,000 in the U.S. The findings mark a […]

Alberta Challenges Revised Federal Impact Assessment Act in Court Alberta is taking the Federal Government to court once again over its controversial Impact Assessment Act. This marks the latest chapter in a long-standing jurisdictional battle between the province and Ottawa over issues related to natural resources and the environment. The province scored a major victory […]

Advocacy Group Calls for Resolution of Support Staff Strike Affecting Special Needs Children in Alberta Fort McMurray, Alberta — A parent advocacy group, Don’t I Matter, is calling for an end to the ongoing strike by support staff in both public and Catholic schools. The group of over 1,000 members representing parents and caregivers of […]

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 […]