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Wood Buffalo Regional Emergency Services Fire Truck. RMWB Web Image via rmwb.ca

Thickwood Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

Jon TupperJan 15, 2025

Fire Forces Evacuation of Thickwood Apartment Complex Fort McMurray, AB –A fire in an apartment unit forced the evacuation of a 43-unit building in Thickwood late Wednesday morning. Firefighters were called to 421 Ross Haven Drive after a report of a fire in one of the building’s units. Crews arrived at the complex shortly before 11 a.m., quickly extinguishing the flames, containing the fire to a single suite. All residents…

Smith Warns Against Federal Energy Tariffs, Withholds Support Amid U.S. Trade Dispute

Smith Warns Against Federal Energy Tariffs, Withholds Support Amid U.S. Trade Dispute

Jon TupperJan 15, 20253 min read

Alberta Premier Rejects Federal Energy Tariff Proposal at First Ministers’ Meeting Canada’s ten Premiers along with Prime Minister Trudeau met on Wednesday to craft a coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s looming tariff threats. Trump has proposed tariffs of…

Keyano Theatre, main stage production. Web image via Keyano.ca

Community Pushback Grows Over Keyano Theatre Changes

Jon TupperJan 14, 20252 min read

Proposed Changes to Keyano Theatre Spark Community Outcry FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Keyano College is planning to repurpose parts of its Theatre and Arts Centre. The move has drawn swift backlash from the local arts community, which fears the changes…

Justin Trudeau during resignation speech, January 2024.

Liberal Leadership Contest Shrinks with High-Profile Dropouts

Jon TupperJan 14, 20252 min read

Liberals Face Thin Leadership Field as Key Figures Opt Out The race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party is shaping up to be a narrow contest as high-profile Liberals continue to step aside. Former…

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Load Limit Cut to 5,000 kg Tuesday Amid Rising Temperatures

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Load Limit Cut to 5,000 kg Tuesday Amid Rising Temperatures

Jon TupperJan 13, 20252 min read

Warm Weather Prompts Load Limit Reductions on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) will reduce the load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to 5,000 kilograms, effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. The change…

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