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Canadians in for a late-night celestial show with total lunar eclipse FORT MCMURRAY, AB – Stargazers across Canada may have a chance to witness the only total lunar eclipse of the year late Thursday night and into Friday morning. The eclipse, sometimes called a “Blood Moon,” will begin just before 10 p.m. MT on Thursday […]

Smith and Jean Secure Energy Deal with Japan at CERAWeek Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy Brian Jean are in Houston for CERAWeek, one of the world’s most significant energy conferences. The event opened on Monday with a potentially promising development for Alberta’s energy sector as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggested that oil […]

“The Art of Connection”: YMM Showcases Local Artists in Digital Exhibit FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Fort McMurray International Airport is set to launch its 2025 Digital Art Exhibit. The series will take flight on April 4, featuring the work of three local artists in a showcase that highlights the connection between art, travel, and […]

Indigenous Resource Council Demands Inclusion in Canada’s Tariff Response As Canada’s political leaders push back against U.S. tariffs, the Indian Resource Council (IRC) is calling for Indigenous voices to be included in any response. The council, founded in 1987, represents First Nations involved in the oil and gas industry. IRC says Indigenous communities can not […]

Stock markets tumble as investors react to tariff uncertainty U.S. markets plunged Monday as investor concerns over tariff policy and economic uncertainty fueled a three-week sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 890.01 points, or 2.08 per cent, closing at 41,911.71. The S&P 500 fell 2.7 per cent to 5,614.56, while the Nasdaq Composite suffered […]

FORT MCMURRAY, AB — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking community members for their Emergency Social Services (ESS) team. This volunteer-based group works alongside municipal responders to provide support during times of emergency such as wildfires, floods, and other disasters. ESS volunteers play a role in helping families secure emergency shelter, providing […]

After the final speech as Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau exited the stage and made way for former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to spend some time with Canadians once again. He was the first PM that I really remember in any meaningful way, coming in to office after Kim Campbell’s short stint and Brian Mulroney before […]

Former Edmonton High School Teacher Charged with Child Sex Offenses* EDMONTON — A former high school teacher in Edmonton has been charged with multiple child sex offenses following an investigation by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). On Mach 6, EPS arrested 32-year-old Dylan James Shott, charging him with luring a child, sexual assault, invitation to […]

RCMP Identify Homicide Victim in Boyle Investigation BOYLE, Alta. — RCMP have identified the victim of a homicide near Boyle last month as Connor Hayden Reese, a 31-year-old resident of Burnaby, B.C., with ties to Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Boyle RCMP were called to the area of Range Road 173 and Township Road 712 on […]

Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory on Sunday. He beat former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Liberal MP Karina Gould and former Liberal MP Frank Baylis by capturing 85.9 per cent of the vote. This brings an end to an unusually short, two-month long […]