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The RCMP is investigating reports of spiked drinks. New reports of spiked drinks are being investigated by both the General Investigation Section and the Specialized Investigation Unit of the Wood Buffalo RCMP. The incidents occurred at establishments within Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The police are reminding everyone to never leave drinks unattended, and if they […]

The Catholic School District is calling a byelection to fill the opening on left on their board. Jonathan Higdon resigned as Trustee in November of last year. The controversial Trustee raised eyebrows last summer after posting social media comments some members of the LGBTQSA community found upsetting. The voting will take place on April 8th. […]

A partnership with the University of Alberta is bringing a Master of Education Studies (MES) program to Keyano College for 2024. Yesterday the College welcomed the first students to their MES program. Running from January 2024 to the winter semester of 2026, the MES will adhere to the Alberta Leadership Quality Standard. Keyano aims to […]

Regional Emergency Services (RES) and Regional Fire Chief Jody Butz are reminding everyone to check their carbon monoxide alarms and test them monthly. Shortly after noon on Saturday, February 10, Firefighter-Paramedics responded to a medical call at an apartment complex in Timberlea. During the call, the portable carbon monoxide detectors worn by the first responders […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is activating Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) 3 and 4. From February 12 – 19th crews will be conducting snow removal operations in Subzones 3 and 4, and on-street parking restrictions will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during each locations designated day for winter maintenance. […]

The Alberta Government is unveiling details of its recent plan to help stabilize primary care. The province says family doctors will soon receive additional money to help manage their growing workload. The newly announced Panel Management Support Program will be administered by the Alberta Medical Association. “This funding will help family practitioners manage their growing […]

Talk of climate change is heating up once more with the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reporting last month was the hottest January on record. Data also shows it was the eighth consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. Copernicus previously reported that 2023 was the hottest year on record; news which has climate scientists […]

The province is striking a new advisory committee to help Alberta conserve and manage water during a potential drought. After several dry years, Alberta’s winter snowpack is well below average, many rivers are at record low levels, and multiple water reservoirs remain well below capacity. “When it comes to water, we are all in it […]

Edmonton City Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for murder. Nicholas Alexander Brashko, aged 44, is wanted for murder, arson, and indignity to a body in relation to a Sept. 1, 2023, homicide in Edmonton. Edmonton Police describe him as being five-foot-four with a heavy build and may walk […]

The Fort McKay First Nation’s private equity fund is making a significant investment. Fort McKay Landing, Canada’s first private equity firm owned by a First Nation, is announcing a major investment in a Newlook Capital Industrial Service Fund. The fund focuses on industrial services, real estate, and infrastructure. “Investing in Newlook Capital Fund III helps […]