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Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Prepares for a Thriving Arts Scene in 2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta —The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is setting the stage for a banner year in arts in 2025. Among the year’s plans is the return of igNIGHT, the biennial illuminated art exhibition, scheduled for October 2025 at kiyām Community […]

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture has developed new survey maps for various crop pests including pea leaf weevil, wheat stem sawfly, grasshoppers and cabbage seedpod weevils. The 2024 pea leaf weevil survey show a large reduction in notches per plant as compared to 2023. The most damage was along the eastern edge of Saskatchewan. Wheat […]

Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government is to outline its priorities in a throne speech today — a month after the Oct. 28 election delivered the party a slimmer majority in the legislature.  Moe says his government plans to start working on affordability issues, including a promise to reduce personal income tax rates. The provincial government also […]

Parents Frustrated as CUPE Changes Tactics in Rotating School Strikes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Frustration is mounting among parents as CUPE Local 2559 and 2545, representing support staff in Fort McMurray Public and Catholic schools, enter the second week of their rotating strikes. The union has announced a shift in tactics, opting to inform parents […]

Athabasca Tribal Council and Wellness Society Push Back on MLA Tany Yao’s Comments About Indigenous Housing Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) and the Wood Buffalo Wellness Society are strongly disputing recent comments made by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao regarding Tawâw Housing, an Indigenous Permanent Supportive Housing Program. […]

Saskatchewan’s legislature is set to resume Monday for a short two-week sitting, with Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party planning to get to work on addressing affordability issues after a challenging election campaign. Proceedings are to begin with the election of a new Speaker and the throne speech, which will lay out the government’s priorities.  Government house leader […]

Update: 1:15 p.m. November 22, 2024. RCMP advise that the situation in Prairie Creek has been resolved. Further updates will be provided as they become available. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The RCMP are advising the public of a significant police presence in the Prairie Creek area, with multiple officers conducting operations near Rodeo Drive and Mustang Road. […]

Canada Post says it lost $315 million before tax in the third quarter compared with a loss before tax of $290 million a year earlier. The corporation says revenue growth in its direct marketing did not make up for a drop in its parcels results. The financial results come as Canada Post deals with a […]

Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Stuff-a-Bus toy drive is back for its ninth year, aiming to bring joy to local children and families in need this holiday season. Organized by RMWB Transit and Santas Anonymous, with support from Play103.7 and 100.5 Cruz FM, the annual […]

Alberta Projects $4.6 Billion Surplus Amid Economic Uncertainty Alberta is projecting a $4.6 billion surplus this fiscal year, higher than its previous estimate of $2.9 billion made in the first quarter update. The surplus comes from higher-than-expected income tax revenue and non-renewable resources, but Finance Minister Nate Horner cautioned that the projection comes with significant […]