Category Archives: News
Alberta Unveils Reforms to Lower Power Bills and Strengthen Grid
Alberta Government Unveils Reforms to Cut Electricity Costs, Improve Grid Reliability The Alberta government has announced a series of reforms aimed at reducing electricity costs and improving grid re...
Dec 10, 2024
Frosty Reception: Canadians Chill Trump's 51st State Dream
A recent suggestion by U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump that Canada could become the 51st state of America is being met with widespread resistance from Canadians. Trump, recently joked about it with ...
Dec 10, 2024
RMWB Confirms Winter Roads on Schedule for Holiday Season
Winter Roads to Fort Chipewyan and La Loche on Track The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) says construction on the winter road to Fort Chipewyan is progressing smoothly and is expected to ...
Dec 09, 2024
Hulking Super-Heavy Load Moving on Highway 63: Travel Delays Expected
Massive Super-Heavy Load Moving North to Fort McMurray: Expect Delays FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A colossal super-heavy load is making its way from Edmonton to Fort McMurray this week. The move is ex...
Dec 09, 2024
Wood Buffalo Economic Development Receives $100K for Job Creation
Alberta Invests in Wood Buffalo Economic Development to Support Local Businesses FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Alberta government is investing nearly $100,000 in Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tou...
Dec 09, 2024
Prepare to Ring in the New Year with The Craze at Mac Island
Mac Island's Craze Returns for New Year's Eve Celebration FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Recreation Corporation (RRC) is hosting The Craze once again. This annual free New Year's Eve festival, fe...
Dec 08, 2024
Winter Road Maintenance Continues. WMZ 3 & 4 Activated
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...
Dec 08, 2024
Fort McMurray Parents Turn Bedtime Tales into Published Book, Mr. Keeper's Assistant
Fort McMurray Parents Release First Children's Book FORT MCMURRAY -A pair of Fort McMurray authors are celebrating the release of their first children's book. Mr. Keeper's Assistant, The Mystery at th...
Dec 05, 2024
Half of Canadians Unaware of Federal Emissions Cap Legislation, Survey Finds
Canadians Divided Over Federal Oil and Gas Emissions Cap: Poll A new Abacus Research poll reveals Canadians are deeply divided over the federal government's proposed oil and gas emissions cap, with ma...
Dec 05, 2024
Soaring Grocery Bills in 2025 Expected to Put More Pressure on Straining Food Banks
Canadian families brace for steep grocery bills in 2025, report warns Canadians are set to face yet another challenging year at the grocery store, with food prices expected to rise faster than inflati...
Dec 05, 2024
