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RCMP Hate Crimes Unit Probing Neo-Nazi Display in St. Albert

Jon TupperJan 28, 2025

RCMP Investigate Neo-Nazi Flags at Anti-Immigration Protest in St. Albert The RCMP’s hate crimes unit is investigating after a small group of masked protesters waved neo-Nazi flags and performed Nazi salutes during an anti-immigration demonstration in St. Albert over the weekend. The protesters gathered along St. Albert Trail, holding signs suggesting Canada was becoming a third-world country and said, “Deport Them All”. Witnesses reported that some members of the group…

RMWB Honours Community Champions at Council Excellence Awards

Jon TupperJan 28, 20252 min read

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…

Black-and-white image of the Auschwitz gate with a somber and historical atmosphere.

Alberta Adds Antisemitism Education to Junior High Curriculum

Jon TupperJan 27, 20252 min read

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…

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One Dead After Residential Fire in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation

Jon TupperJan 27, 20251 min read

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…

Man Turns Himself In After Rivers Casino Assault

Jon TupperJan 27, 20251 min read

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…

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