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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 Alberta will be checking on idling vehicles to ensure they are locked and secured. Cpl. […]

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 Donald Trump has refrained from imposing tariffs for now, Smith believes the risk remains and […]

Municipality Seeks Community Members to Join Advisory Boards Fort McMurray, AB – The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is inviting residents to help shape the future of the community by volunteering and filling vacancies on several municipal boards and committees. There are 17 openings on nine different municipal boards. These Council-appointed boards assist in […]

RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones 3 & 4 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated its Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) once again. Crews will be out clearing snow from residential streets in Subzones 3 & 4 from January 20-24.  On-street parking restrictions are in effect during scheduled snow-clearing days […]

Premier Danielle Smith to Strengthen Alberta-U.S. Ties During Washington Visit Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington this week to take in Donald Trump’s inauguration and to solidify Alberta’s role in North American energy, food, and data security. Although Smith originally planned to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in person, the event was moved indoors to […]

Alleged Serial Shoplifter Arrested in Fort McMurray Following String of Incidents FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A 31-year-old Fort McMurray man is in custody facing multiple charges after a series of shoplifting incidents around the city. The string of alleged crimes began on the evening of Jan. 6, when RCMP responded to a shoplifting report at […]

Norovirus Cases on the Rise Across Canada and Alberta Canada is experiencing an increase in norovirus cases, often referred to as the “winter stomach bug,” according to Health Canada. The illness causes symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and low-grade fever. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has reported an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at […]

Alberta Firefighters Arrive in California Ready for Wildfire Battle Forty type-1 wildland firefighters from Alberta, including one from Fort McMurray, have arrived in California to assist in battling the unprecedented wildfires threatening Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The team joins with other contingents from British Columbia dispatched to aid in the ongoing battle. Canada has […]

Alberta Sets Housing Construction Record, Sees Drop in Rental Prices Alberta has set a new record for housing starts, with 46,632 homes under construction in 2024, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). As housing construction surged to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population, the province led the country in housing […]

Buffys Celebrate a Decade of Excellence in Wood Buffalo Arts FORT MCMURRAY, AB — Nominations are open for the 2025 Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards, locally known as “The Buffys.” This year marks the tenth anniversary of the awards with a celebration to take place on October 18, 2025, at the Keyano Theatre & […]