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Program that pairs nurses with RCMP on mental health calls making an impact in Fort McMurray

The Police and Crisis Team, introduced in 2022, has expanded after seeing early success. "We really have time to respond to these specific calls and go and de-escalate situations and have these meaningful conversations with people," an RCMP constable says.

Wood Buffalo municipal councillors now full-time after surprise vote

After a tense debate, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo councillors voted in favour of changing their position from part-time to full-time. Its currently unclear what the change will mean in terms of raises or job expectations.

Alberta man stunned when disability payments decreased during spouse's maternity leave

Advocates across Alberta are looking to the government to reassess the rules around the provinces Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Some say the program penalizes people with disabilities when they want to have children.

Can't find a family doctor in northern Alberta? You're not alone

Alberta is facing a shortage of family physicians, and in the north of the province there are many areas with no doctors accepting new patients.

Councillor in Fort McMurray suing mayor and municipality for $1.1M

A Wood Buffalo councillor is suing the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and mayor for over $1 million, alleging they made a false statement about his views on Indigenous people, causing damage to his reputation and safety.

How this northern Alberta First Nation is tackling drug use in its community

Fort McMurray 468 First Nation is taking steps to control its future, and the safety of its members, in the fight against drugs. Councillors and residents have noticed an increase in property crimes related to drug use, such as break-ins and vehicle theft.

Winter roads are a lifeline in the north. Climate change is making them more untenable

When the weather turns cold, and the ice starts to form, residents in Fort Chipewyan start to see an easy way out of their community. But some are calling for a year-round road as warming weather calls the future of the road into question.

Meet some of the 2,000 volunteers making the Arctic Winter Games possible

The size of the volunteer squad almost matches the number of coaches, players and spectators at the games, which end Saturday in Fort McMurray.

Fort McMurray businesses ramping up for Arctic Winter Games

Businesses in Fort McMurray are ramping up in preparation for the 2023 Arctic Winter Games. Owners and managers are bringing on more staff and ordering more food to try and contend with the expected influx of athletes, coaches and spectators.

Provincial boundary a barrier for health-care services near Alberta-N.W.T. border, residents say

A woman in a small Alberta hamlet is trying to get equal health care in her community after struggling to get home care following her open-heart surgery in 2013.