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RCMP Investigate Neo-Nazi Flags at Anti-Immigration Protest in St. Albert The RCMP’s hate crimes unit is investigating after a small group of masked protesters waved neo-Nazi flags and performed Nazi salutes during an anti-immigration demonstration in St. Albert over the weekend. The protesters gathered along St. Albert Trail, holding signs suggesting Canada was becoming a […]

Fort McMurray, AB – Four community members were honoured at the annual Council Excellence Awards on Monday night, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region. Mohamed Tarrabin, a household name in Fort McMurray, was named Citizen of the Year for his extensive community involvement and acts of kindness. A senior manager […]

Alberta Adds Antisemitism Education to Junior High Curriculum Alberta is introducing lessons on antisemitism to the draft Grades 7 to 9 social studies curriculum. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the change reflects the government’s commitment to teaching students about injustices faced by marginalized groups and equipping them to confront rising antisemitism. “I firmly believe we […]

Fatal Fire in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation Under Investigation One person is dead following a residential fire in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation early Saturday morning. Regional Emergency Services and Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a residential fire shortly after 5 a.m. on January 25. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the building sustained […]

Man Charged in Assault at Rivers Casino After Turning Himself In A man accused of assaulting a staff member at Rivers Casino in downtown Fort McMurray will make his first court appearance on March 5. RCMP responded to the downtown casino around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, after reports that an intoxicated male patron […]

Fort McMurray Incident Goes Viral with International Media Coverage FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A bone-chilling incident in Fort McMurray has captured the attention of international media. Over the weekend, outlets ranging from TMZ in the United States to FHM in the United Kingdom and even Men’s Journal picked up a story and the viral video […]

Fort McMurray Dog Owner Fined $7,000 After Attack, Municipality Urges Pet Owner Responsibility FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A dog owner in Fort McMurray has been fined $7,000 following a rare dog attack last summer. The incident took place in August 2024, and it led Bylaw Services to lay ten charges against the pet owner for […]

RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones for Snow Removal FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 this week for snow removal operations. On-street parking restrictions will be in effect on each street’s scheduled day for winter maintenance. Residents can check their subzone and maintenance […]

Skiers Rescued After Chair Lift Malfunction at Vista Ridge FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Skiers at Vista Ridge are safely back on the ground after a mechanical failure on the Wilson Chair Lift left several passengers stranded mid-air on Saturday. Staff at the popular ski hill attempted to repair the lift but were unable to resolve […]

Three Northern Albertans Arrested in Connection with Murder Investigation Three people are in police custody following an extensive RCMP investigation into the discovery of human remains found near Lac La Biche in the spring of last year. On April 18, 2024, Lac La Biche RCMP discovered a fire pit containing human remains near the Kikino […]