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CTV News
14 hours ago
- Climate
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17 new wildfires spark in Alberta over 24 hour period
After a week of thunderstorms throughout the province, northern Alberta has seen an uptick in wildfires since things cooled down earlier this month. Alberta Wildfire said 17 new blazes have sparked since Thursday. There are 59 wildfires currently burning in the province's forest protection area, 18 are considered out of control. Evacuation orders for Peerless Lake, Trout Lake and Fort Chipewyan Lake are still in effect. Saddle Hills County's evacuation alert for the Blueberry Mountain area also remains in effect. More than 1,500 firefighters from Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, the Canadian Forest Service, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, Australia, Costa Rica, Washington and the United States Forest Service are working on putting out blazes in the province. A fire ban is still in effect for the High Level and Fort McMurray forest areas in northern Alberta. Under the ban, all outdoor wood fires, fireworks, barbeque charcoal briquettes and exploding targets are prohibited. You can see if you are in a fire ban area here. Since Jan. 1, there have been 622 wildfires in Alberta, burning more than 676,000 hectares.
CTV News
19 hours ago
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Hit-and-run suspect found already arrested on unrelated matter: RCMP
The Fort McMurray RCMP detachment can be seen in this Google image from 2019. (Google Street View) Mounties say they found a wanted hit-and-run driver already in police custody for unrelated charges. RCMP issued a release looking for a driver in connection with a hit-and-run that seriously hurt a 65-year-old woman on Thursday in Fort McMurray. On Friday, she remained in critical, life-threatening condition. With the help of public tips and resident surveillance footage, RCMP said they were able to identify the vehicle and the suspected driver, who was later found already in police custody awaiting charges for 'other criminal matters.' The driver, a 31-year-old Fort McMurray man, has been charged with failure to stop after an accident causing bodily harm. RCMP did not say what other 'criminal matters' the man is accused of. He remains in custody awaiting a judicial interim hearing.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
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Climate group raises concerns about oil and gas representation on pension fund boards
Suncor's base plant with upgraders in the oil sands in Fort McMurray Alta, on Monday June 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson TORONTO — A climate advocacy group says oil and gas representation on the boards of Canada's big public pensions raise concerns about conflicts of interest. Shift Action says in a new report that as of June 1, the boards of five of Canada's largest public sector funds had members who are also involved with fossil fuel companies. It says CPP Investments, Canada's largest pension fund, has the second-highest representation with three in ten members of its board having ties to the industry. The fund, which recently dropped its commitment to reach net-zero financed emissions by 2050, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Other funds the group found with cross-appointments include the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Public Sector Pension Investment Board, Alberta Investment Management Corp. and Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System. Shift says that pension funds have a legal responsibility to act in the long-term best interest of beneficiaries, and that the interests of fossil fuel companies could compete with efforts to manage climate-related risks and reducing emissions. 'It's easy to see how fossil fuel company directors could potentially find themselves with real or perceived conflicts, and how such conflicts, if not addressed, could undermine prudent pension governance,' said Shift executive director Adam Scott in a statement. The group says that in total, nine current board members across the funds sit on the boards or executive teams of 12 oil and gas companies, or investment firms focused on the industry. It notes, however, that the number of boards with fossil fuel representation has gone down from seven to five since its last report in 2022. It says the boards of Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario and CDPQ no longer have fossil fuel representation. --- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 26, 2025.
CTV News
2 days ago
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Woman seriously hurt in hit-and-run in Fort McMurray; RCMP need help finding vehicle
Police in Fort McMurray need help to locate a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning. It happened around 3:25 a.m. at the intersection of Parsons Creek Drive and Paris Crescent in the Timberlea area. A 65-year-old woman suffered serious life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle. Police said the driver left the scene without helping the woman. The vehicle involved is believed to be a light-coloured SUV, possibly a Jeep Patriot. Police believe it will have damage to the front corner bumper and signal light. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run or that has video from the area between 3 and 4 a.m. is asked to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP.
CTV News
4 days ago
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Police seeking multiple people involved in $400K jewelry theft in Fort McMurray
Police are seeking at least three people involved in two jewelry store thefts in Fort McMurray that took place during the early hours of June 24, 2025. (Supplied) Police are seeking multiple people that were involved in two jewelry store thefts in Fort McMurray that resulted in a $400,000 loss. Shortly after 4 a.m. on Tuesday, RCMP responded to an attempted break-and-enter at Canadian Jewelers in downtown Fort McMurray. The business owner was alerted to loud noises and found two people attempting to break into the store. The two fled when confronted by the store owner and were seen leaving the area in a grey SUV. fort mac jewel theft Police are seeking at least three people involved in two jewelry store thefts in Fort McMurray that took place during the early hours of June 24, 2025. (Supplied) About 40 minutes later, police received a call for an intrusion alarm at Prestige Jewelers in Peter Pond Mall. At 4:20 a.m., individuals broke through the exterior glass doors of the mall and proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of jewelry. Police say the total estimated loss is around $400,000. Police say they are unsure exactly how many people were involved, but can so far confirm through video footage there were at least three people. fort mac jewel theft Police are seeking at least three people involved in two jewelry store thefts in Fort McMurray that took place during the early hours of June 24, 2025. (Supplied) Those involved in the break-ins were wearing all black clothing, including clothing that concealed their faces. A grey SUV was seen at both incidents and was last spotted leaving the area northbound of MacDonald Avenue. Fort Mac jewel theft Police are seeking at least three people involved in two jewelry store thefts in Fort McMurray that took place during the early hours of June 24, 2025. (Supplied) Anyone with information regarding the break-ins is asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4000 or 310-7267. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
