Category Archives: News
Fort McMurray Man Charged in $50K Copper Theft; Second Suspect at Large
Copper Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest, Second Suspect Sought A Fort McMurray man is facing charges in connection with the theft of copper tubing valued at more than $50,000, while police continue...
Jan 22, 2025
Financial Strain Erodes Canadian Life Satisfaction: StatsCan
Financial Stress, Inequality Eroding Life Satisfaction in Canada: StatsCan Inflation and rising costs are taking a toll on Canadians' sense of well-being, with fewer than half now reporting high life ...
Jan 22, 2025
Netflix Raises Prices in Canada, Premium Plan Hits $23.99
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices for Canadian Viewers Netflix is raising its subscription prices for Canadian viewers, marking its first increase since January 2022. The ad-supported basic plan will...
Jan 21, 2025
WinterPlay 2025: Volunteer and Fundraise for Your Non-Profit
RMWB Seeks Non-Profits to Help at WinterPlay Festival With WinterPlay just around the corner, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking local charities and non-profit groups interest...
Jan 21, 2025
From Fort McMurray to Los Angeles: Alberta Firefighters Battle Blazing Inferno
Alberta Firefighters Assist in Battling California Wildfires Alberta's firefighters are playing a crucial role in combating two major wildfires in California. A team of 40 highly trained Type-1 wildla...
Jan 21, 2025
Alberta's 2024 Baby Names Reflect Tradition, Nature, Heritage, and Big Dreams
Olivia and Noah Reign Again as Alberta's Top Baby Names in 2024As 2025 rolls in, Alberta's baby name trends from 2024 remain strikingly familiar, with the top name for boys and girls staying the same ...
Jan 20, 2025
RCMP Campaign Targets Vehicle Theft Amid Winter Idling Risks
Alberta RCMP Relaunch Operation Cold Start to Curb Vehicle Theft As temperatures dip and Albertans warm their cars, police are launching Operation Cold Start to prevent vehicle thefts. From Jan. 20 to...
Jan 20, 2025
Premier Smith: Tariff-Free for Now, but Canada Must Act to Avoid Future U.S. Penalties
Smith Urges Diplomacy, Border Security, and Energy Policy Overhaul to Avoid U.S. Tariffs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging Canadian leaders to strengthen relations with the newly inaugurated Tr...
Jan 20, 2025
RMWB Recruiting Volunteers for Municipal Boards and Committees
Municipality Seeks Community Members to Join Advisory Boards Fort McMurray, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is inviting residents to help shape the future of the community by vol...
Jan 20, 2025
Municipality Activates WMZ 3 & 4
RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones 3 & 4 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated its Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) once again. Crews will be o...
Jan 19, 2025
