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MADD Canada Calls for Action as National Impaired Driving Prevention Week Begins National Impaired Driving Prevention Week kicks off Sunday, and MADD Canada is urging Canadians to make responsible choices behind the wheel. The organization is also pushing for stronger measures to prevent impaired driving. “Preventing impaired driving starts with each of us making responsible […]

Police arrest suspect after break-in at Fort McMurray taphouse FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — A Fort McMurray man is in custody after police say he broke into a downtown brewery and made off with bottles of booze. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to an alarm at Drum Brewing Sunday around 7:45 a.m. and found the business had […]

Alberta Budget Adds $1.1B for Education, but Critics Say More is Needed Alberta’s Budget 2025 is adding $1.1 billion over three years to help schools manage rising enrolment, with the province saying the funding will allow school divisions to hire more than 4,000 teachers, educational assistants, and support staff. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the […]

Federal Emissions Cap Sparks Heated Debate Between Ottawa and Alberta The Federal Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has released its impact assessment of the upcoming oil and gas emissions cap, calling it essential for Canada to meet its promised greenhouse gas (GHG) targets. The report stresses the need for the cap to align with Canada’s national […]

Mark Carney to Be Sworn In as Prime Minister Amid Election Speculation Mark Carney will officially become Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday, stepping into the role without a seat in Parliament and facing immediate pressure to call a general election. Carney, a former Bank of Canada governor and close advisor to outgoing Prime Minister […]

Canadians in for a late-night celestial show with total lunar eclipse FORT MCMURRAY, AB – Stargazers across Canada may have a chance to witness the only total lunar eclipse of the year late Thursday night and into Friday morning. The eclipse, sometimes called a “Blood Moon,” will begin just before 10 p.m. MT on Thursday […]

Smith and Jean Secure Energy Deal with Japan at CERAWeek Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy Brian Jean are in Houston for CERAWeek, one of the world’s most significant energy conferences. The event opened on Monday with a potentially promising development for Alberta’s energy sector as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggested that oil […]

“The Art of Connection”: YMM Showcases Local Artists in Digital Exhibit FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Fort McMurray International Airport is set to launch its 2025 Digital Art Exhibit. The series will take flight on April 4, featuring the work of three local artists in a showcase that highlights the connection between art, travel, and […]

Indigenous Resource Council Demands Inclusion in Canada’s Tariff Response As Canada’s political leaders push back against U.S. tariffs, the Indian Resource Council (IRC) is calling for Indigenous voices to be included in any response. The council, founded in 1987, represents First Nations involved in the oil and gas industry. IRC says Indigenous communities can not […]

Stock markets tumble as investors react to tariff uncertainty U.S. markets plunged Monday as investor concerns over tariff policy and economic uncertainty fueled a three-week sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 890.01 points, or 2.08 per cent, closing at 41,911.71. The S&P 500 fell 2.7 per cent to 5,614.56, while the Nasdaq Composite suffered […]