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Province Cuts Homelessness Funding, Federal Grants Offer Relief FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is facing a nearly half-million-dollar shortfall in homelessness funding after the Alberta government announced changes to its funding model. Starting April 1, the province will transition to a direct funding model, eliminating the RMWB’s role in […]

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Steps Down Amid Procurement Controversy EDMONTON — Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure, Peter Guthrie, has resigned from his cabinet position, citing concerns over the provincial government’s procurement practices. In a social media post addressed to his constituents, Guthrie said plans to stay as a member of the UCP caucus. The resignation comes amid […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Wood Buffalo RCMP are continuing their investigation of an alleged voyeurism incident that occurred in the universal family change room at MacDonald Island Park (MIP) on February 18, between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Following the February 18 incident, police obtained surveillance footage of the suspect and identified him with […]

Kamsack RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old male. Tony Severight was  last seen around 6:00 p.m on Saturday on the Cote First Nation and police would like to contact him to confirm his well-being. Severight is described as 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds and has brown eyes & short grey […]

No Injuries in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 63 A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 63 north of Boyle this weekend has left authorities and motorists alike surprised that no one was injured. The accident, which occurred Sunday morning near Township 781, involved several semi-trucks that rear-ended each other, triggering a chain reaction of collisions involving lighter […]

Man Charged with Voyeurism After Cell Phone Incident at MacDonald Island Park Fort McMurray, Alta. – A 39-year-old man is facing one charge of voyeurism after a February 18 incident in the universal family changeroom at MacDonald Island Park. According to Wood Buffalo RCMP, a patron was using a dressing room between 9:30 a.m. and […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Fort McMurray, Alta. – Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Prime Hotel Laundromat in downtown Fort McMurray on Saturday, February 22, 2025. At approximately 2:13 p.m., police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting the incident at 10131 Franklin Avenue. According […]

WEYBURN – The community of Weyburn is mourning the loss of veteran journalist Greg Nikkel, who passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 21. Nikkel was a pillar of the local news industry, dedicating nearly three decades to the Weyburn Review and SaskToday.ca. He was a significant voice in the community through his articles covering every aspect […]

REGINA – Those involved in Saskatchewan’s tourism industry are feeling good about the prospects for more growth in 2025. That is in spite of some of the uncertainty being seen with President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. But the industry has seen even darker times before due to the COVID-19. These days, the local sector has […]

RMWB Prepares for Spring Flood Season with Temporary Closures and Construction As warmer weather signals the approach of spring, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is gearing up for the 2025 flood season. Beginning as early as March 9, temporary closures and construction will be implemented in key areas to bolster flood protection during […]