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Festivalgoers Enjoy Horse-drawn Wagon Ride. -RMWB Supplied Photo

WinterPlay 2025: Volunteer and Fundraise for Your Non-Profit

Jon TupperJan 21, 2025

RMWB Seeks Non-Profits to Help at WinterPlay Festival With WinterPlay just around the corner, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking local charities and non-profit groups interested in lending a hand during the festival in exchange for funding. Scheduled to take place from February 21 to 25 in Fort McMurray, WinterPlay will feature ice slides, sculptures, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a bonfire. To ensure the event runs smoothly,…

From Fort McMurray to Los Angeles: Alberta Firefighters Battle Blazing Inferno

Jon TupperJan 21, 20252 min read

Alberta Firefighters Assist in Battling California Wildfires Alberta’s firefighters are playing a crucial role in combating two major wildfires in California. A team of 40 highly trained Type-1 wildland firefighters, including one Fort McMurray resident, has been deployed to assist…

Cute baby posing with a teddy bear in a knitted outfit, exuding charm and innocence.

Alberta’s 2024 Baby Names Reflect Tradition, Nature, Heritage, and Big Dreams

Jon TupperJan 20, 20252 min read

Olivia and Noah Reign Again as Alberta’s Top Baby Names in 2024As 2025 rolls in, Alberta’s baby name trends from 2024 remain strikingly familiar, with the top name for boys and girls staying the same for the sixth consecutive year.…

A white car buried under snow, capturing the essence of winter's chill.

RCMP Campaign Targets Vehicle Theft Amid Winter Idling Risks

Jon TupperJan 20, 20251 min read

Alberta RCMP Relaunch Operation Cold Start to Curb Vehicle Theft As temperatures dip and Albertans warm their cars, police are launching Operation Cold Start to prevent vehicle thefts. From Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, RCMP and law enforcement agencies across…

Premier Smith: Tariff-Free for Now, but Canada Must Act to Avoid Future U.S. Penalties

Premier Smith: Tariff-Free for Now, but Canada Must Act to Avoid Future U.S. Penalties

Jon TupperJan 20, 20253 min read

Smith Urges Diplomacy, Border Security, and Energy Policy Overhaul to Avoid U.S. Tariffs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging Canadian leaders to strengthen relations with the newly inaugurated Trump administration to avoid potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. While President…

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