Category Archives: National News
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Strike Begins Nov. 13; Possible Lockout Looms
Support Staff Strike to Begin November 13 with Rotating Picket Lines in Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff in both Fort McMurray's public and Catholic school districts will be...
Nov 07, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Poised Again to Strike
UPDATED November 4, 7 p.m. --- Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Support Staff Set to Strike Nov. 13 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff with Fort McMurray's Public and Catholic school divisi...
Nov 04, 2024
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"
After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media...
Jul 31, 2024
Wildfires Continue to Grow
Updated July 12 2024 - 7:30pm The large cluster of fires near the Firebag River, known collectively as the Cattail Complex and managed under MCX002, remains a critical concern. Triggered by lightning ...
Jul 12, 2024
Smoke Plume Visible South of Fort McMurray
Alberta Wildfire Confirms Algar Fire Complex Origin Update: 9:20 p.m. July 11, 2024 Fire MWF-069, the largest fire within the Algar Wildfire Complex, has grown to 9,000 hectares in size; approximately...
Jul 11, 2024
RMWB State of Emergency ends, evacuations lifted
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace. All evacuated residents may return home immediately, and all re...
May 18, 2024
