Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Canada
Apr 22
Trans Mountain pipeline project gives hope to those working, living in Fort McMurray
With the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work in Fort McMurray hope their fortunes are headed for an upswing.
Economy
Apr 29
Alberta police watchdog investigating in-custody death in Fort McMurray
Alberta's police watchdog is investigating an in-custody death that happened in Fort McMurray last Friday.
Canada
Mar 26
Book about Fort McMurray wildfire shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize
John Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Canada
Mar 20
3 charged after investigation into child sexual abuse, confinement: Alberta RCMP
Three adults have been charged after two RCMP investigations involving 'allegations of historical physical and sexual child abuse' in Edson and Fort McMurray.
Crime
Apr 9
Man suspected of trafficking guns through the mail sought by Edmonton police
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, an unknown man reportedly went to a Canada Post outlet in Fort McMurray and mailed what police said was a restricted firearm to an address in Edmonton.
Crime
Mar 26
Arrests made after hundreds of liquor store thefts in Fort McMurray
At least six people have been arrested following an RCMP investigation into thefts at liquor stores in Fort McMurray.
Crime
Feb 21
7 more victims come forward in Alberta child abuse investigation, more charges laid
Three weeks after Alberta RCMP released initial information about a “lengthy child abuse investigation," seven new victims have come forward, leading to more charges.
Crime
Apr 30
Northeastern Alberta wildfire near Saprae Creek now being held, evacuation alert dropped
A wildfire that broke out Sunday near the northeastern Alberta hamlet of Saprae Creek is now being held, and an evacuation alert that was issued Sunday has been dropped.
Fire
Apr 23
Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for Saprae Creek Estates in northeastern Alberta
The Regional Municipality Of Wood Buffalo issued a wildfire evacuation alert Sunday afternoon for Saprae Creek Estates due to the potential of a nearby wildfire spreading.
Environment
Apr 21
Alberta First Nations hope for new chapter as Trans Mountain pipeline enables record oil output
The $34 billion pipeline project from Alberta to the B.C. coast promises improved access to export markets for oilsands producers.
Features
Apr 30
2 dead, 3 injured following highway collision north of Moose Jaw last week
Following a highway collision between two vehicles 30 kilometres north of Moose Jaw, Sask., police report two were declared dead at the scene and three others left with injuries.
Traffic
Apr 8
Imperial Oil marks record Q1 production at Kearl ahead of Trans Mountain start
Imperial Oil Ltd. pushed its Kearl oilsands project to record production as it continues to ramp up output ahead of the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Canada
Apr 26
Tourism town hall wraps in Lethbridge
The Tourism Industry Association of Alberta hosted its final tourism town hall in Lethbridge, Sarah Jones has more on the discussions looking to support travel in southern Alberta.
Canada
Apr 23
Canadian Natural Resources sees path to hike Horizon oilsands output by 76 per cent
CNRL announces expansion plans one day after the commercial start-up of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Economy
May 2
Cenovus Energy teams up with Alberta First Nations to build homes amid housing crisis
More than 120 homes have been funded by Cenovus Energy Inc.'s Indigenous Housing Initiative, with the goal of getting to 200.
Canada
May 1
Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk
Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.
Environment
Apr 10
Alberta government announces master plan to expand rail passenger service
Premier Danielle Smith says the time to move forward is now with record population growth and more crowded highways.
Economy
Apr 29
Wildfire smoke means Canada’s air quality worse than U.S., according to report
Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.
Health
Mar 19
Alberta spending $1.9B on roads, highway upgrades in 2024
The transportation minister said the work is part of a three-year, $8.1-billion capital plan and hopes the amount inspires confidence amongst the construction industry.
Politics
Mar 22
