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Carbon Monoxide Suspected in Fatal Ice-Fishing Incident South of Fort McMurray

Jon TupperFeb 18, 2025

Two Men Dead in Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Ice-Fishing Trip Near Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Two men are dead following an ice-fishing trip to Crow Lake Provincial Park, approximately 130 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. On Saturday, Boyle RCMP, with assistance from Lac La Biche Emergency Services and Fort McMurray Fish and Wildlife, responded to a report of two individuals found unresponsive in an ice-fishing tent in…

Wave of Discontent Spreads as More Alberta School Support Staff Vote for Strike Action

Jon TupperFeb 17, 20251 min read

Labour Unrest Grows as More Alberta School Support Staff Vote to Strike Labour unrest among school support staff in Alberta is escalating as five more CUPE locals have voted in favour of strike action. Support workers at Calgary Public (Local…

RCMP Lay Charges in $100K Gas Card Fraud Spanning Fort McMurray to Edmonton

Jon TupperFeb 17, 20252 min read

Fort McMurray Residents Face Charges in Fleet Gas Card Fraud Case FORT MCMURRAY, AB. – Two Fort McMurray residents are facing multiple charges following a months-long investigation into the alleged fraudulent use of stolen fleet gas cards. The Wood Buffalo…

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UPDATE: Fort McMurray Airport Reopens Following Major Water Leak

Jon TupperFeb 17, 20253 min read

Water Leak Temporarily Closes Fort McMurray Airport Terminal UPDATE, February 17, 12:30 p.m. The Fort McMurray International Airport has reopened following a water leak which closed the terminal to passenger services early Monday morning. FlyYMM says a fire hydrant on…

Fort McMurray resident wins big on EXTRA draw

Fort McMurray resident wins big on EXTRA draw

Ryan McNallyFeb 14, 20251 min read

A Fort McMurray resident is $100,000 richer thanks to a big lottery win.  Shashi Singh checked her lottery tickets from the December 28 draw and discovered she had won $100,000 on the EXTRA draw while on her lunch break.  Photo…

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