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FORT MCMURRAY, AB — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking community members for their Emergency Social Services (ESS) team. This volunteer-based group works alongside municipal responders to provide support during times of emergency such as wildfires, floods, and other disasters. ESS volunteers play a role in helping families secure emergency shelter, providing […]

Former Edmonton High School Teacher Charged with Child Sex Offenses* EDMONTON — A former high school teacher in Edmonton has been charged with multiple child sex offenses following an investigation by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). On Mach 6, EPS arrested 32-year-old Dylan James Shott, charging him with luring a child, sexual assault, invitation to […]

RCMP Identify Homicide Victim in Boyle Investigation BOYLE, Alta. — RCMP have identified the victim of a homicide near Boyle last month as Connor Hayden Reese, a 31-year-old resident of Burnaby, B.C., with ties to Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Boyle RCMP were called to the area of Range Road 173 and Township Road 712 on […]

Weight Limit Increased on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road as Cooler Weather Returns FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has increased the weight limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to 45,000 kilograms as cooler weather stabilizes conditions. Municipal officials are urging heavy vehicle operators, including fuel trucks and semi-trailers, to […]

In another yo-yo move, U.S. President Donald Trump has again issued a one-month reprieve from the 25 per cent tariffs he imposed on most Canadian exports earlier this week. The sudden reversal follows steep losses on the U.S. stock markets and mounting pressure from businesses, lawmakers, and State Governors. The temporary exemption applies to goods […]

Fort McMurray Schools Adjust Plans Following Ministerial Order on Complex Needs Students FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Fort McMurray’s public and Catholic school divisions are taking different approaches to comply with a provincial order on in-person learning for students with complex needs. The moves come as both divisions prepare to return to negotiations with the Canadian […]

Canada-U.S. Trade War Continues Despite Auto Tariff Reprieve OTTAWA — The trade war between Canada and the United States continues to escalate, despite a reprieve on auto tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption to Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors from his sweeping 25 per cent tariffs after discussions with Prime Minister […]

Alberta retaliates against U.S. tariffs with non-tariff trade measures Alberta is pushing back against new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods with a series of non-tariff trade measures aimed at supporting local businesses and reducing reliance on American products. Premier Danielle Smith announced the response Tuesday, calling the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump “clearly […]

Alberta Invests Over $300M in Northern Highway Projects FORT MCMURRAY — Alberta is investing more than $300 million to improve highways in the province’s north, aiming to boost economic trade, enhance wildfire evacuation routes, and strengthen regional connectivity. A key project is the 218-kilometre expansion of Highway 686, linking Peerless Lake to Fort McMurray and […]

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board releases final report on fatal firefighting helicopter crash Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on a 2023 helicopter crash in northern Alberta that killed the pilot. The helicopter, operated by Valhalla Helicopters, was assisting with wildfire suppression in the Peace River region. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported […]