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Fort McMurray Home Invasion Leaves Two Injured, Suspects Remain at Large

Jon TupperFeb 13, 2025

RCMP Investigate Home Invasion in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY – Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a home invasion that left two people injured in the Timberlea neighborhood earlier this week. On February 11, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., RCMP officers conducted a wellness check at a residence in Building 2 of the 200 block of Lougheed Drive. Upon arrival, police noticed damage to the unit’s front door suggesting a break-and-enter.…

Wood Buffalo Council Ousts CAO, Fire Chief Jody Butz Steps In

Wood Buffalo Council Ousts CAO, Fire Chief Jody Butz Steps In

Jon TupperFeb 13, 20252 min read

Frequent Turnover Continues as RMWB Replaces Chief Administrative Officer FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has made a leadership change following a special council meeting on Feb. 12. Council first met in a closed-door session…

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Canada’s Economy Slips as Natural Resource Sector Weakens

Jon TupperFeb 13, 20252 min read

Canada’s GDP Falls 0.2% Amid Declining Oil Sands Production Canada’s economy contracted by 0.2 per cent in November, marking the largest monthly decline in over a year, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The downturn comes after months of…

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WinterPlay to Kick Off Feb. 21 with Hockey, Fireworks, and Family Fun

Jon TupperFeb 12, 20252 min read

Fort McMurray, AB  – WinterPlay 2025 is just days away, with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) inviting residents to celebrate our northern spirit from February 21 to 25 at the Snye and Borealis Park. The annual festival will…

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Provincial Privacy Office Investigating PowerSchool Data Compromise

Jon TupperFeb 12, 20253 min read

Alberta Privacy Commissioner Investigating Widespread PowerSchool Data Breach Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner is joining the investigation into the recent and widespread data breach that affected dozens of educational institutions across the province. In late December, hackers gained access to the U.S.-based…

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