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Canadian oilsands sector surges ahead of U.S. producers, report finds
Canadian oilsands outperform U.S. peers, says Enverus report FORT McMURRAY - Canadian oilsands companies are outperforming their U.S. counterparts, supported by strong inventories, improved access to ...
Oct 31, 2025
Seven years after legalization, cannabis use is widespread and accepted
OTTAWA-It has been seven years since cannabis was legalized in Canada, and a new study reports the industry has become a mainstream part of Canadian life and a valued contributor to the economy. The s...
Oct 31, 2025
Fire season ends across Alberta, but advisories stay in Wood Buffalo region
EDMONTON-Alberta's wildfire season officially ends today, wrapping up a relatively calm year for the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Local officials recorded 62 wildfires in the region, a fraction of the 2...
Oct 31, 2025
Alberta RCMP honours officers and civilians for service and bravery
EDMONTON-The Alberta RCMP has recognized dozens of officers, civilian employees and community members for long service, bravery and exceptional contributions in two recent ceremonies held in Didsbury ...
Oct 31, 2025
Breaking: Low lake levels force boil water advisory in Fort Chipewyan
FORT CHIPEWYAN-A boil water advisory is now in effect for residents of Fort Chipewyan who receive water from the municipal treatment plant, as low lake levels and strong winds have disrupted water qua...
Oct 30, 2025
Bank of Canada eases rates again as economy feels trade strain
OTTAWA-The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate to 2.25 per cent, signalling it is likely finished cutting rates for now as the country contends with economic fallout from the U.S. trade w...
Oct 30, 2025
Police urge Albertans to stay visible and vigilant this Halloween night
FORT McMURRAY- The Alberta RCMP is reminding Albertans to make safety a priority this Halloween as ghosts, superheroes, and witches prepare to fill neighbourhood streets across the province. Officers ...
Oct 30, 2025
Fort McMurray Airport's Halloween event raises $3,400 for United Way
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray International Airport's annual Halloween fundraiser drew more than 1,200 guests and raised $3,400 for United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo. The sold-out Pumpkins...
Oct 30, 2025
Report finds $150B in clean-economy spending produced limited job gains
VANCOUVER - Governments in Canada have spent or forgone more than $150 billion in the past decade on low-carbon initiatives that have produced only limited employment gains, according to new research ...
Oct 30, 2025
Drugs and cash worth $200,000 seized in ALERT-led cross-province investigation
EDMONTON - Police have seized about $200,000 worth of drugs and cash after search warrants were executed at homes in Edmonton, St. Albert and Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The searches followed a month...
Oct 30, 2025
