Tag Archives: canada
Premier Smith Calls for Federal Election, Announces Fentanyl Crackdown and Border Security Plans
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke after Wednesday's First Ministers' Meeting, focusing on the fentanyl crisis and border security. She announced Alberta's plans to appoint a fentanyl czar and secur...
Feb 05, 2025
Two Arrested After Firearms and Drug Bust in Fort McMurray
Two suspects have been arrested after ALERT and Wood Buffalo RCMP seized firearms and drugs in Fort McMurray. On January 23rd, nine firearms, including four prohibited rifles and $20,000 worth of drug...
Feb 05, 2025
RCMP Intercept Illegal Border Crossings as Canada Ramps Up Security Under U.S. Pressure
RCMP have intercepted multiple illegal border crossings as Canada strengthens security under U.S. pressure. In Alberta, officers responded to two incidents near the Coutts border crossing. On February...
Feb 05, 2025
Early Morning House Fire on Diefenbaker Drive Causes Significant Damage
Regional Emergency Services crews responded to a house fire on Diefenbaker Drive just after 4 a.m. Wednesday. Two pumper crews and a ladder truck arrived to find an upstairs bedroom on fire. The resid...
Feb 05, 2025
California Praises Alberta Firefighters as Crews Return Home
Alberta Wildland Firefighters Return Home After Battling California Blazes A team of Alberta wildland firefighters have returned home after a two-week deployment helping fight California's devastating...
Feb 04, 2025
Fatal Crash on Highway 63 Claims Life of 68-Year-Old Fort McMurray Man
Fort McMurray Man Dies in Head-On Collision Near Redwater: RCMP Seek Witnesses REDWATER, Alta. - A 68-year-old man from Fort McMurray is dead following a head-on collision between a car and a tractor-...
Feb 03, 2025
Economic Shockwaves: U.S. Tariffs on Canada Begin, Retaliation Underway
U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect, Ottawa Strikes Back A sudden trade war between Canada and the United States begins on Tuesday when sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump t...
Feb 02, 2025
Shots Fired in Trade Dispute: Trump Hits Canada with 25 per cent Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced new tariffs on Canadian goods. Effective Tuesday, February 4, a 25 per cent tariff will apply to all Canadian imports into the United States, excep...
Feb 01, 2025
Fort McMurray Public Offers New Deal to End CUPE Strike
Fort McMurray Public Resumes Talks with CUPE in Bid to End Support Staff Strike FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has resumed negotiations with the Canadian Union o...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta Introduces Flat $15-a-Day Fee for Licensed Child Care
Alberta Families to Pay Fixed Monthly Rate for Child Care Under New Plan Alberta is introducing a flat monthly parent fee of $326.25 for full-time licensed childcare, effective April 1. The change amo...
Jan 30, 2025
