EDMONTON - An Alberta judge has struck down a citizen-led petition seeking a referendum on Alberta independence, ruling the province failed in its constitutional duty to consult First Nations before advancing a process that could affect treaty rights and Indigenous lands. In a decision released Wednesday, Court of King...

FORT McMURRAY - A new youth leadership and entrepreneurship event aimed at students across the Wood Buffalo region is set to launch later this month in Fort McMurray. The Stadek Foundation says its first annual Future Forward Youth Bootcamp will bring together students in Grades 7 through 12 for two days of workshops, ...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. war with Iran is causing rampant inflation for Americans as soaring fuel prices ripple through the broader economy and reignite fears of a prolonged energy-driven cost crisis. New figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Labor Department show annual inflation climbed to 3.8 per cent in April, up sharp...

EDMONTON - Alberta's information and privacy commissioner has launched a formal investigation into allegations the Centurion Project improperly collected, used and disclosed personal information taken from Alberta's List of Electors. Privacy commissioner Diane McLeod says the investigation will examine whether the orga...

FORT McMURRAY - The Chard Métis Nation is seeking proposals to help design a year-round, land-based recovery program aimed at supporting Indigenous people in northern Alberta struggling with addiction and recovery challenges. The organization issued a formal request for proposals this week seeking a qualified pa...

FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Public School Division marked a major milestone this week as staff, retirees and administrators gathered to celebrate the division's 45th annual Employee Recognition Night. The event honoured a large number of employees for long-term service, retirements and contributions made througho...

FORT McMURRAY - Four students from the Wood Buffalo Regional Science Fair are preparing to represent the region at Canada's largest national youth STEM competition later this month in Edmonton. Arhaan Kureshi, Shayan Awan, Riley Saha Haldar and Navindu Aken Pathrana have qualified for the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair ...

FORT McMURRAY - Residents in Fort McMurray are being asked to provide feedback on winter road and snow clearing operations as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo reviews its winter maintenance policies. The municipality says public feedback gathered through surveys and community events will help guide potential u...

FORT McMURRAY - Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism is asking businesses across the region to help shape a new strategy aimed at improving conditions for local companies and reducing barriers to growth. The organization has launched a business survey as part of its Business Retention and Expansi...

EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it will invest $384 million over three years to expand apprenticeship training at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology through construction of a new Advanced Skills Centre in Edmonton. The province says the project, announced as part of Budget 2026, is expected to create spa...