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Park commemorating 2016 wildfire opens in Fort McMurray
The park and an adjacent playground are located in the northeast corner of Beacon Hill. The playground is named after Emily Ryan, who died during the evacuation from the Horse River Wildfire in 2016.
Fort McMurray climber scales building to help put out balcony fire
On July 1, Neal Barry saw a fire burning on the balcony of an apartment building in Fort McMurray. After not being able to get inside the building, he climbed up to the third-floor balcony and helped extinguish the fire.
New youth mental health centre planned for Fort McMurray
The new facility will have 20 beds, and offer both daytime and longer-term treatment options. A parent of a child with complex needs expects the facility to be in high demand.
Crown seeks 25 years parole ineligibility in Fort McMurray murder sentencing
The Crown asked for a 25-year parole ineligibility period for Timothy McDougall, who was found guilty of killing his partner, Sherri Lynn Flett. Defence asked for 14 years parole ineligibility.
Hunting down tourism opportunities in the heart of Alberta's oil country
Wood Buffalo region would like to capitalize on the natural beauty of the area - and attract hunters, fishing and trappers who are willing to pay good money for the experience.
Indigenous leaders in northern Alberta report progress with contaminated dock site
Government funding has been secured for a temporary dock in a northern Alberta community that made headlines last year after Indigenous leaders raised concerns about contamination at a federally owned facility.
High school graduation now a point of pride for Indigenous community in northern Alberta
Therese Tuccaro Secondary School in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., was founded after local officials declared an education emergency over high school completion rates. Five years later, it has graduated 122 students.
Northern Alberta colleges and polytechnics deepen ties with new agreement
Five colleges and polytechnics in northern Alberta have signed a new agreement to collaborate more closely to broaden educational pathways for students in the region.
Measles outbreak reported in northern Alberta community of John D'Or Prairie
So far, according to the chief of Little Red River Cree Nation, one household of three people is confirmed to have contracted the virus. Contact tracing is currently underway, and the Nation is organizing a vaccination drive in John D'Or Prairie.
Carbon monoxide poisoning likely caused deaths of two men in ice fishing tent in northern Alberta
The men — one from Alberta, the other from Newfoundland and Labrador — likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning related to a heating source used inside the tent, RCMP said.