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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 […]

Oil Industry Pushes Back Against Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Canadian Exports The oil industry is sounding the alarm over President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian exports to the United States, including energy. The move could have significant consequences for U.S. energy security and consumer fuel prices, analysts warn. Patrick De […]

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 […]

CUPE Strike Targets Schools, Division Offices, and Support Services The ongoing CUPE strike involving support staff in the Public and Catholic school divisions continues today, impacting several schools and administrative sites. In the Public division, École McTavish and Christina Gordon schools are without support staff. In the Catholic division, Good Shepherd and Holy Trinity schools […]

Here’s the corrected version of your text: Alberta Launches Online Resource to Navigate Upcoming Auto Insurance Reforms Alberta is gearing up for significant changes to its auto insurance system, leaving many drivers uncertain about the road ahead. To help Albertans navigate the transitions, the provincial government has launched a new website, care-first.alberta.ca. The site offers […]

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Prepares for a Thriving Arts Scene in 2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta —The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is setting the stage for a banner year in arts in 2025. Among the year’s plans is the return of igNIGHT, the biennial illuminated art exhibition, scheduled for October 2025 at kiyām Community […]

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 […]

Athabasca Tribal Council and Wellness Society Push Back on MLA Tany Yao’s Comments About Indigenous Housing Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) and the Wood Buffalo Wellness Society are strongly disputing recent comments made by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao regarding Tawâw Housing, an Indigenous Permanent Supportive Housing Program. […]

Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Stuff-a-Bus toy drive is back for its ninth year, aiming to bring joy to local children and families in need this holiday season. Organized by RMWB Transit and Santas Anonymous, with support from Play103.7 and 100.5 Cruz FM, the annual […]

Alberta Projects $4.6 Billion Surplus Amid Economic Uncertainty Alberta is projecting a $4.6 billion surplus this fiscal year, higher than its previous estimate of $2.9 billion made in the first quarter update. The surplus comes from higher-than-expected income tax revenue and non-renewable resources, but Finance Minister Nate Horner cautioned that the projection comes with significant […]