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Negotiations Resume in School Support Staff Strike Fort McMurray, AB – Talks are resuming between striking school support staff and the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public school divisions, offering a potential path forward in a dispute that has disrupted schools for months and forced some children to stay home. This marks the first time the […]

Three Words Save Woman in Ice Rescue Near Anzac Fort McMurray, AB – An Anzac woman is safe thanks to a geolocation system and the quick response of Regional Emergency Services (RES) and local volunteer firefighters. On Jan. 9, the woman broke through the ice on Whiskey Lake, a small and remote body of water […]

Over 60 Canadians Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tainted Pastries A nationwide outbreak of food poisoning has left over 60 Canadians ill after consuming Sweet Cream brand mini pastries, which have been linked to Salmonella infections. Health Canada issued a public health notice on Sunday, confirming the outbreak across Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and […]

Copper Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest, Second Suspect Sought A Fort McMurray man is facing charges in connection with the theft of copper tubing valued at more than $50,000, while police continue their search for a second suspect. The investigation began on January 13, when Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of stolen copper […]

Financial Stress, Inequality Eroding Life Satisfaction in Canada: StatsCan Inflation and rising costs are taking a toll on Canadians’ sense of well-being, with fewer than half now reporting high life satisfaction, according to a new Statistics Canada report. This is the first time since 2021 that the share of highly satisfied Canadians has fallen below […]

Netflix Raises Subscription Prices for Canadian Viewers Netflix is raising its subscription prices for Canadian viewers, marking its first increase since January 2022. The ad-supported basic plan will increase by $2 per month to $7.99, while the standard plan without ads will rise by $2.50 per month to $18.99. The premium plan, offering additional features, […]

RMWB Seeks Non-Profits to Help at WinterPlay Festival With WinterPlay just around the corner, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking local charities and non-profit groups interested in lending a hand during the festival in exchange for funding. Scheduled to take place from February 21 to 25 in Fort McMurray, WinterPlay will feature […]

Alberta Firefighters Assist in Battling California Wildfires Alberta’s firefighters are playing a crucial role in combating two major wildfires in California. A team of 40 highly trained Type-1 wildland firefighters, including one Fort McMurray resident, has been deployed to assist in the firestorm and split into two units—Alberta One and Alberta Two. Alberta One is […]

Olivia and Noah Reign Again as Alberta’s Top Baby Names in 2024As 2025 rolls in, Alberta’s baby name trends from 2024 remain strikingly familiar, with the top name for boys and girls staying the same for the sixth consecutive year. Olivia, who has held the top position for a record-breaking 12 years, continues to be […]

Alberta RCMP Relaunch Operation Cold Start to Curb Vehicle Theft As temperatures dip and Albertans warm their cars, police are launching Operation Cold Start to prevent vehicle thefts. From Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, RCMP and law enforcement agencies across Alberta will be checking on idling vehicles to ensure they are locked and secured. Cpl. […]