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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 […]

Fort McMurray, AB — Early Tuesday morning, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a high-priority 9-1-1 call reporting suspicious persons, possibly armed, in the 100 block of Spruce Street in the Thickwood neighborhood. At approximately 5:00 a.m., officers arrived on the scene and entered a local apartment building, where they were met with gunfire coming from […]

Parents Frustrated as CUPE Changes Tactics in Rotating School Strikes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Frustration is mounting among parents as CUPE Local 2559 and 2545, representing support staff in Fort McMurray Public and Catholic schools, enter the second week of their rotating strikes. The union has announced a shift in tactics, opting to inform parents […]

Child Poverty in Canada Hits Record High, Calls for Urgent Action Ahead of Federal Election A new report by Campaign 2000 paints a sobering picture of child poverty across Canada. New data shows that nearly one in five children—1.4 million— lived below the poverty line in 2022. Campaign 2000 was formed in 1991 with the […]

LAC LA BICHE, Alberta — A northern Alberta man is facing 15 charges after Lac La Biche RCMP recovered nearly $1 million worth of stolen vehicles and other property during a search earlier this month.  The investigation began on November 8, when police in the hamlet, located about 200 kilometres south of Fort McMurray, received […]

Man Wanted for Breach of Probation Arrested Without Incident FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A 40-year-old Fort McMurray man with a history of criminal harassment is back in police custody after failing to report to his probation officer. On Friday, Wood Buffalo RCMP issued a public warning to residents in Fort McMurray and Edmonton about Faton […]

Alberta Joins U.S. Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security, Marking Pact’s First International Partnership Alberta has joined the newly formed Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security. Established in September 2024 by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, the coalition aims to enhance energy security, reduce costs, and boost the reliability of oil and […]

Outpouring of Grief and Support for Young Woman Killed in Fort McMurray Restaurant Collision FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Condolences and tributes are pouring in from across the region for Emily Verge, a 24-year-old woman who tragically lost her life on Saturday. Originally from Clarenville, Newfoundland, Verge had lived in Fort McMurray for several years before […]

UPDATED November 4, 7 p.m. — Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Support Staff Set to Strike Nov. 13 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff with Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school divisions are set to strike on Nov. 13 after overwhelmingly voting to reject recommendations from Alberta’s Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB). The Alberta Labour Relations […]

Alberta Launches New Agency to Improve Primary Care Access Alberta is revamping its healthcare system with the creation of a new agency focused on primary care. On Tuesday, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the creation of Primary Care Alberta, a spin-off from Alberta Health Services. The new healthcare body will become operational on November 1. […]