La Loche Winter Trail is now open
The La Loche Winter Trail is open to light vehicles under 5,000 kg as of noon Tuesday. Load limits will be raised when conditions improve, with updates to come. Drivers should stick to the right side of the road, especially on hills, and watch out for unmarked hazards. Crews are working along the route, so take it slow! Speeding is especially risky at river ice crossings. Vehicles over the load…
Keyano College’s Indigenous Student Centre to Open in March 2025
Keyano College’s Indigenous Student Centre is set to open in March 2025, thanks to a partnership with Pembina Pipeline Corporation. The sponsorship supports the Elder and Auntie In-Residence Office, providing cultural and emotional support for Indigenous students. The Centre will…
Wood Buffalo RCMP Seize Three Suspicious Parcels Containing Cocaine
Wood Buffalo RCMP seized three suspicious parcels containing suspected cocaine between August and December 2024, all headed to Fort Chipewyan. On August 27, a parcel with 7 grams of cocaine was seized at McMurray Aviation. Fort McMurray’s Leon Belanger, 38,…
Travel Delays Expected as Coker Drum Makes Its Way to Suncor
Large Load Wil Cause Delays Between Edmonton and Fort McMurray Travellers between Edmonton and Fort McMurray should expect delays this week as a massive load makes its way up the highway. A Coker is departing from Draco Industrial on Tuesday…
Suncor Sets Records for Oil Sands Production and Refining in 2024
Suncor Reports Record-Breaking Production and Refining Results for 2024 Suncor Energy (TSX: SU) has announced record-breaking operational results for 2024, highlighting significant growth in oil sands production and refinery utilization. The company achieved an annual average production of 827,000 barrels…