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Fort McMurray Taxi Driver Charged with Drug Trafficking FORT MCMURRAY, AB. – A 48-year-old Fort McMurray man is facing a drug trafficking charge after police allege he used his job as a taxi driver to assist in a criminal enterprise. Wood Buffalo RCMP arrested Emmanuel Alexis on February 7 during a traffic stop related to […]

FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2025 Business Awards, which recognize outstanding businesses and individuals who make a significant contribution to the region’s economy and community. Nominations are open until April 30, 2025, and can be submitted online through the Chamber’s website. The Chamber of Commerce […]

Energy East and GNL Québec could have redirected $38.4 billion worth of energy products per year to markets other than the United States, according to the MEI A new study by the Montreal Economic Institute shows Canada missed out on nearly $40 billion a year in energy exports by failing to build two major pipelines. The […]

Alberta moves to limit lawsuits under new auto insurance system EDMONTON – Alberta is moving forward with major changes to its auto insurance system. The province is aiming to provide faster care for injured motorists, and lower premiums for drivers while limiting the right to sue in most vehicle collision cases. The proposed Automobile Insurance […]

Federal party leaders’ debates set for April ahead of Election 2025 Federal party leaders are expected to face off in two nationally televised debates ahead of the 2025 federal election. The French-language debate is scheduled for April 16, followed by the English-language debate on April 17. While official invitations will not be announced until April […]

US Defense Secretary’s Text Blunder Sparks National Security Crisis U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing calls for his resignation after accidentally sending highly classified military information to a journalist through an old group chat. On March 15, hours before the world learned the United States was launching airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, […]

Winter Maintenance Zones Relaxed Across Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has relaxed all Winter Maintenance Zones, meaning no on-street parking restrictions will be in effect across Fort McMurray from March 24 to 28. Crews will continue to maintain primary and feeder roads as needed and are actively clearing […]

Autism Society of the RMWB Faces Funding Crisis, Respite Program at Risk FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is facing a $50,000 funding shortfall that could force the closure of its social respite care program by March 31, 2025. The program, which has operated for six years, […]

Fort McMurray Rotary Club Extends a Helping Hand to Fire-Ravaged Jasper FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Fort McMurray Rotary Club is paying forward the support they received after the 2016 wildfire by helping their counterparts in Jasper rebuild after last summer’s devastating fire. Dan Sorensen, president of the Fort McMurray Rotary Club, says local members […]

Its been the worst kept secret in Ottawa for more than a week, after Mark Carney was elected Liberal Leader, and sworn in as prime minister. Mark Carney made the journey to Rideau Hall in Ottawa where he met with Governor General Mary Simon. Simon agreed to Carney’s request to dissolve parliament and being the […]