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Alberta Challenges Revised Federal Impact Assessment Act in Court Alberta is taking the Federal Government to court once again over its controversial Impact Assessment Act. This marks the latest chapter in a long-standing jurisdictional battle between the province and Ottawa over issues related to natural resources and the environment. The province scored a major victory […]

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 […]

Man in Custody Following Gunfire Incident in Thickwood FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A 23-year-old Fort McMurray man remains in custody after being arrested following an early morning gunfire incident on Tuesday in the Thickwood neighbourhood. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at an apartment building on Spruce Street around 5 a.m. Upon arrival, […]

RMWB Approves 2025 Municipal Fee Changes, Effective April 1 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) approved its 2025 Fees and Rates bylaw on Tuesday, November 26. The legislation is introducing several increases to the costs of municipal services, while a select few fees have been reduced or eliminated. Residents will […]

For whatever reason my algorithm is 90% Elf Of The Shelf concepts these days, so I decided it would be smart to post some of my favourites. I understand the grind of this tradition, so maybe this will help get the mental juices flowing if you need it! Happy Holidays! This one ^^^ is pretty […]

LATEST ONLINE SCAM: The Police are warning the public about a recent rise in e-transfer scams on websites like Facebook marketplace. There are scammers that look like real accounts that are targeting buyers on platforms like Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. This is where a buyer sends an email that looks like a legitimate e-transfer. When […]

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 […]