Category Archives: News
Federal government reverses course on public drug use
Public use of hard drugs will once again be illegal in British Columbia. On Tuesday, Federal Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks approved B.C.'s request to re-criminalize the public use ...
May 07, 2024
Province increases supports for families of wildland firefighters
Alberta is adding Wildland firefighters to the list of responders eligible for the Alberta Heros' Fund. Since 2020, the Alberta Heros' Fund has provided $100,000 to the families of first responders wh...
May 07, 2024
Anzac Recreation Centre to celebrate 10th anniversary
The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC) and CNOOC are hosting a Family Fun Day in Anzac. The event is set for May 25th to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Anzac...
May 06, 2024
Alberta emissions down according to federal report
Canada's recently released Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report indicates a decrease in emissions in Alberta, despite a rise in energy production. Covering the 2022 year, the report reveals that per-barrel...
May 06, 2024
Community gathers to honour Red Dress Day
Over 500 people gathered in Kiym Community Park on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to honour and bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women and girls, and two-spirit people who have gone missing or who...
May 05, 2024
RCMP in Fort Chipewyan make major drug seizure
FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta- Charges are pending against two males following a drug seizure in Fort Chipewyan. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) conducted a check stop in the northern hamlet on Fri...
May 05, 2024
RCMP lay additional charges in child abuse investigation
** WARNING: The following story contains information that may be disturbing to some readers. ** A woman arrested earlier this month and charged with several crimes against children is back in police c...
Apr 30, 2024
Government seeks feedback on auto-insurance rates
The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback on auto insurance rates. The province is launching an online public engagement survey to collect feedback from Albertans on what they value and need from ...
Apr 29, 2024
Police warn of counterfeit currency
Wood Buffalo RCMP is issuing a warning about counterfeit money in our community. Since April 12th, police have received multiple reports where individuals used, or attempted to use counterfeit $50 and...
Apr 29, 2024
Conservatives request emergency debate over drug crisis
The debate over opioid and street drug use in Canada is heating up. Conservative Leader Poilievre letter to Speaker Greg Fergus Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is requesting an emergency debate i...
Apr 28, 2024
