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Fort McMurray Public School Division Responds to PowerSchool Data Breach FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Parents, guardians, students, and staff of the Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) may soon be contacted by the US-based PowerSchool. The company, which provides data and student information services to schools across North America, was hacked on December 28, 2024, […]

Alright, let’s talk about your smartphone and how it’s ruining your sleep—yes, even though it’s the thing that wakes you up in the morning. These days, who doesn’t use their phone as an alarm clock, right? But hold up, before you toss your phone under the pillow and hit snooze for the 10th time, there’s […]

Ottawa Prepares for U.S. Tariffs as Trump Signals Targeted Trade Measures OTTAWA — Canada is bracing for new U.S. tariffs, and President Donald Trump says he will announce trade measures against Canada and Mexico on Saturday, February 1. While Trump has previously threatened a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the […]

RCMP Deploy Black Hawk Helicopter to Patrol Alberta-U.S. Border A Black Hawk helicopter is now patrolling Alberta’s border with the United States as part of the RCMP’s efforts to combat illegal activity along the international boundary. The aircraft began operations on Tuesday, scanning the Prairie border for unauthorized crossings and human smuggling, as well as […]

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 […]

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 […]