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Gasoline surge drives inflation higher, food prices continue to climb
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated in March, driven largely by a surge in energy prices tied to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Statistics Canada said the Consumer Price Index ro...
Apr 21, 2026
Gathering in Thickwood to commemorate 2016 wildfire anniversary
FORT McMURRAY - A community gathering is planned in Fort McMurray next month to mark the 10th anniversary of the Horse River wildfire. The event will take place May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dou...
Apr 21, 2026
Record snow season in Wood Buffalo shifts focus to spring cleanup
FORT McMURRAY - A record-setting snow season in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is giving way to spring cleanup efforts, with officials reporting unprecedented volumes collected at local dis...
Apr 20, 2026
RRC, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation announce arena naming deal
ANZAC, Alta. - The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo has announced a new naming partnership with Fort McMurray 468 First Nation for the arena at the Anzac Recreation Centre. The facility...
Apr 20, 2026
Alberta to spend $600M on modular classrooms amid enrollment surge
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it is investing $600 million over three years to expand the use of modular classrooms as schools across the province face mounting enrollment pressures. The provin...
Apr 20, 2026
Fort McMurray nonprofit hosting perimenopause workshop at Keyano
FORT McMURRAY - A local nonprofit is launching a new workshop aimed at opening conversations around perimenopause, a stage of life organizers say is often overlooked and rarely discussed. The HeartSpa...
Apr 20, 2026
Ottawa pauses fuel excise tax, driver hope for potential relief at the pumps
Drivers should see some relief at the pumps today as the federal government's temporary suspension of the fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel takes effect across Canada. The measure, announced last...
Apr 20, 2026
Oil markets face uncertainty again as Hormuz shuts amid volatile U.S.-Iran tensions
WASHINGTON - The Strait of Hormuz is closed once more, raising fresh concerns about global oil supplies as tensions between the United States and Iran remain highly volatile and undpredictable. Trader...
Apr 20, 2026
Air Canada suspends Fort McMurray-Vancouver route as fuel costs rise
FORT McMURRAY - Air Canada is suspending its Fort McMurray to Vancouver route later this month as rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict begin to impact air service in northern Alberta. ...
Apr 19, 2026
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village to welcome visitors back for May long weekend
EDMONTON - The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is set to reopen to visitors over the May long weekend, one year after a fire destroyed its main visitor centre. Alberta's government says the site w...
Apr 19, 2026
