3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (156+ words) EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP say 125 impaired drivers were removed from provincial roadways during enhanced enforcement over the Labour Day long weekend. Police say 85 drivers received Immediate Roadside Sanctions for failing roadside tests, while 26 received warnings and 11 were handed 24-hour suspensions. Three…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (281+ words) Local HERO, Web Image FORT MCMURRAY — A winning ticket worth nearly $67,000 remains unclaimed after the Winning Split 50/50 raffle raised more than $133,000 during the Wood Buffalo Ribfest weekend. Ticket D-23656 was selected in the Sept. 8 draw after ticket sales closed the…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (222+ words) FORT MCMURRAY — Wood Buffalo residents can dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics for free during a one-day collection event Saturday. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Roundup Sept. 12 from 10 a.m....

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (349+ words) EDMONTON — Alberta has seen significant growth in independent school enrolment over the past two decades, but the proportion of students attending those schools remains near the middle of the pack nationally, behind British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario, according to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (356+ words) Black bear on Timberline Drive -Jon Tupper FORT McMURRAY — Black bears across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are entering their peak feeding season, prompting wildlife officials to remind residents to secure garbage and other potential food sources as the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (356+ words) EDMONTON — Hunters and conservationists have a new way to display their support for Alberta’s wildlife and wild spaces with the launch of the province’s first conservation-focused specialty licence plate. The new plate becomes available Sept. 1 and features two bighorn sheep…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (210+ words) ACDEN Show and Shine 2026 FORT MCMURRAY — Car enthusiasts and community supporters have driven the Acden Show & Shine to a new fundraising record for the Centre of Hope. The sixth annual event raised $57,823.70 to support people experiencing homelessness in Fort McMurray....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (179+ words) MacDonal Island Aquatics Centre, Travel Alberta image FORT McMURRAY — The Syncrude Aquatic Centre at MacDonald Island Park is closed for its annual maintenance shutdown and is scheduled to reopen Sept. 19. The shutdown began Aug. 24 and will allow pool operators to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (245+ words) Read across Wood Buffalo Day, supplied poster FORT MCMURRAY — Wood Buffalo will celebrate reading, literacy and storytelling during its first Read Across Wood Buffalo Day on Sept. 25. The community-wide initiative is being held as part of Alberta Culture Days and…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (320+ words) Bylaw Animal Control at Gregoire residence. Nearly 100 dogs rescued. FORT McMURRAY — Donations are pouring in following the recent discovery of 97 dogs at a home in Gregoire. Residents and businesses have been rallying around the Fort McMurray SPCA since Bylaw Services…...