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Engineer, Youtuber, and laser enthusiast Mark Rober released a new video taking on the self-navigating technology of Tesla cars alongside a few other models with self-driving or collision-avoidance tech. The video gets into all of the details, but essentially it’s cameras-only (like in the case of Tesla cars) vs more expensive but more reliable technology […]

Support Staff to Return to Work Wednesday Updated: 9:00 p.m. March 17, 2025 Fort McMurray, AB. — Education support workers with both the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions have voted to accept new collective agreements and will return to work this week. The agreements come after a weekend of bargaining between CUPE Local 2545, […]

RCMP Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Fort McMurray Man Fort McMurray, AB. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Evan Michael Orr, a 33-year-old man who was last seen on Sunday, March 16, in Fort McMurray. Orr is described as 6’1” tall, weighing 168 pounds, with black hair, brown […]

Centre of Hope Purchases Marshall House, Securing Future for Homeless Support Services FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Centre of Hope (COH) has transitioned from renter to owner of Marshall House, a downtown property that has served as a lifeline for the region’s homeless population for nearly two decades. The purchase marks a significant milestone for the […]

Update: 9:30 a.m. March 17, 2025 Wood Buffalo RCMP report Angie Lee McGunigle has been located and is safe. Wood Buffalo RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Help Locating Missing Woman FORT MCMURRAY — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in […]

Deals Reached in Fort McMurray Education Strikes, Ratification Vote Expected Monday FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Education support workers in Fort McMurray may return to work as early as Wednesday following the announcement of tentative agreements between CUPE locals and the Fort McMurray Catholic and public school divisions. The deals, reached late Saturday, must be ratified […]

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the Spring Runoff Report for 2025. A normal to above normal runoff is forecast for most of central and southern Saskatchewan due to an above normal snowpack. Runoff across most of the north and parts of the southeast is expected to be below normal due to dry fall […]

“Adolescence” has premiered on Netflix just in time for a weekend of binging. The show is making headlines not just for it’s unique aspect, but it’s extremely difficult filming concept. It’s an old fashioned idea. A murder mystery. However, it doesn’t follow from the aspect of the victim or law enforcement. It follows from the […]

RMWB seeking volunteers for new police oversight committee FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking for volunteers to help guide local policing priorities as part of a new civilian oversight body. The 11-member Municipal Policing Advisory Committee will work with RCMP leadership to ensure police services align with community needs. […]

MADD Canada Calls for Action as National Impaired Driving Prevention Week Begins National Impaired Driving Prevention Week kicks off Sunday, and MADD Canada is urging Canadians to make responsible choices behind the wheel. The organization is also pushing for stronger measures to prevent impaired driving. “Preventing impaired driving starts with each of us making responsible […]