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Fort McMurray Photographers Recognized at National Conference Two photographers from Fort McMurray were honoured with awards this week at the Professional Photographers of Canada’s “Light Matters” conference in Calgary. Sarah Fresz took home the Best-in-Class trophy for a wedding photo, marking the first time this award has been handed to a Fort McMurray photographer. Thomas […]

Alberta Challenges Federal Carbon Tax in Court Over Heating Oil Exemption The government of Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over the national carbon tax. While the province’s first challenge to the tax was unsuccessful, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes the recent exemption for heating oil in Eastern Canada changes the […]

Dozens of Gordon Lightfoot’s personal belongings — including guitars, artwork, even his highest awards — are up for grabs in an auction that has some fans questioning why the items weren’t rescued by a museum. Texas-based Heritage Auctions is leading the sale of the artifacts in co-operation with Lightfoot’s estate.The auction is currently being held […]

RMWB Launches Snow Angels Volunteer Program for Winter 2024-2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking volunteers for its Snow Angels program. The campaign pairs community members with volunteers to clear driveways and sidewalks for residents who cannot do so due to age, mobility issues, or health concerns. Snow Angels […]

Food Banks Canada Report Highlights Surge in Food Insecurity Across the Nation A new report from Food Banks Canada reveals that the national food bank system is under severe strain due to escalating demand. The report, titled “Hunger Count 2024; Buckling Under the Strain,” aggregates data from 2,589 food banks and paints a grim picture […]

The NDP appears to have won enough seats to form government in British Columbia, however it is unclear whether it will be a majority or minority. The Canadian Press is projecting that Premier David Eby’s New Democrats have won at least 46 seats, while holding a razor-thin lead in the undecided riding of Surrey-Guildford amid […]

Alberta Premier Proposes Expansive Amendments to Provincial Bill of Rights EDMONTON, Alberta— The UCP government has tabled Bill-24, which proposes several amendments to Alberta’s Bill of Rights. The government says the revisions aim to broaden personal freedoms and expand the Bill’s protections. Among the changes in Bill 24 are the right to refuse vaccines and […]

The Leaders’ Debate Commission announced two seasoned broadcast journalists to moderate the French and English leaders’ debates in the next federal election. TVO host Steve Paikin will moderate the English debate, while Patrice Roy, a host at Radio-Canada will handle proceedings for the French debate. Between the two of them, they have moderated a combined […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta—The Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign is underway. The local drive kicked off on Friday at Fort McMurray’s Legion Branch 165 in Waterways, where Legion President Michael Gray pinned the first poppy for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo on Mayor Sandy Bowman. At the traditional pinning, Mayor Bowman spoke of his appreciation for […]

Contractor Facing Charges in 2023 Worker Death at Mildred Lake FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Pacific Rim Industrial faces charges under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of a worker at Syncrude’s Mildred Lake site in June 2023. The contractor’s employee, Milo Sagmoen , was working on a Chemtrade building where he was removing construction […]