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RMWB Tax Incentive Fuels Major Energy Investment Fort McMurray, AB – A major energy investment in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is set to generate hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy. Wolf Midstream, a Calgary-based energy company, has announced plans to expand its operations in the region with the construction of […]

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development Board Appointments Solidified Fort McMurray, AB –– After a tumultuous year, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has appointed a new Board of Directors for the Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (WBEDC). The new board was officially installed on December 10th and will oversee the work […]

WEYBURN – The City of Weyburn announced that Crescent Point Place and the Tom Zandee Sports Arena will remain closed until the New Year, after a second ammonia leak was found in the ice plant chiller. The chiller had been purchased new and was installed for the 2023-24 season, and had successfully passed pressure testing […]

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point today but signalled a slower pace of rate cuts moving forward. The decision marked the fifth consecutive reduction since June and brings the central bank’s key rate down to 3.25 per cent. Forecasters were widely expecting the jumbo interest rate cut after the November labour force survey […]

RCMP Warn of Holiday Parcel Thefts Amid Canada Post Strike With the holiday season well underway, Alberta RCMP are reminding residents to guard against parcel theft. Even amid the ongoing Canada Post strike, so-called porch pirates are out looking for easy targets. The risk of thefts is closely linked to the rise in online shopping. […]

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Top Weather Stories of 2024 Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its list of the top weather events for 2024. The year is marked by extreme conditions and record-breaking temperatures across the country. From wildfires to hailstorms, deep freezes to heatwaves, the federal agency says the list paints a […]

Alberta Government Unveils Reforms to Cut Electricity Costs, Improve Grid Reliability The Alberta government has announced a series of reforms aimed at reducing electricity costs and improving grid reliability, though consumers may not see immediate relief on their power bills for some time. Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities, outlined the measures in a […]

A recent suggestion by U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump that Canada could become the 51st state of America is being met with widespread resistance from Canadians. Trump, recently joked about it with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago retreat, who has again floated the idea in new public comments. A new survey by […]

Cow-calf producers in West-Central Saskatchewan are invited by the Ministry of Agriculture to attend meetings in Delisle Tuesday night and in Beechy Wednesday night. There will be three speakers at each location. According to the Ag Ministry website, the meeting in Delisle is dedicated to “advancing livestock production system efficiencies starting with Dr. Cheryl Waldner […]

Winter Roads to Fort Chipewyan and La Loche on Track The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) says construction on the winter road to Fort Chipewyan is progressing smoothly and is expected to open before Christmas. Crews report steady progress on the crucial seasonal link, with no detours or route changes planned this year. Last […]