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Alberta to spend $200M hiring teachers to reduce K-9 class sizes
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it will spend $200 million to hire more than 1,400 teachers in an effort to reduce class sizes in kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms next school year. The province...
May 15, 2026
Mining Association warns Canada risks losing competitiveness in global minerals race
OTTAWA - Canada's mining industry contributed $111 billion to the national economy in 2024, but industry leaders say growing competitiveness pressures and slow project approvals threaten the country's...
May 15, 2026
Wood Buffalo Regional Library preparing refreshed community space for summer reveal
FORT McMURRAY - Visitors to the Wood Buffalo Regional Library may start noticing some changes in the coming weeks as renovation work begins on a refreshed community space expected to be unveiled later...
May 15, 2026
Fort McMurray promoting gardening and community cleanup programs this spring
FORT McMURRAY - Residents looking to get involved in gardening and community beautification projects this spring have several opportunities available through Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo prog...
May 15, 2026
Highway 63 traffic stop leads to weapons charges for Fort McMurray teens
FORT McMURRAY - Two Fort McMurray youths are facing weapons-related charges after RCMP seized what initially appeared to be a firearm during a late-night traffic stop on Highway 63. Wood Buffalo RCMP ...
May 14, 2026
Wood Buffalo RCMP seek public help locating missing Westlock woman last seen in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 35-year-old woman last seen in Fort McMurray earlier this week. Police say Abigail Nagohaloak, a resident of We...
May 14, 2026
Alberta judge strikes down separatist referendum petition in First Nations challenge
EDMONTON - An Alberta judge has struck down a citizen-led petition seeking a referendum on Alberta independence, ruling the province failed in its constitutional duty to consult First Nations before a...
May 13, 2026
Fort McMurray students invited to Future Forward Youth Bootcamp
FORT McMURRAY - A new youth leadership and entrepreneurship event aimed at students across the Wood Buffalo region is set to launch later this month in Fort McMurray. The Stadek Foundation says its fi...
May 13, 2026
Middle East oil crisis pushing American inflation to three-year high
WASHINGTON - The U.S. war with Iran is causing rampant inflation for Americans as soaring fuel prices ripple through the broader economy and reignite fears of a prolonged energy-driven cost crisis. Ne...
May 13, 2026
Alberta privacy commissioner launches investigation into Centurion Project
EDMONTON - Alberta's information and privacy commissioner has launched a formal investigation into allegations the Centurion Project improperly collected, used and disclosed personal information taken...
May 13, 2026
