Bruderheim selected as starting point for proposed new West Coast Oil Pipeline
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Bruderheim selected as starting point for proposed new West Coast Oil Pipeline

Bruderheim has been selected as the starting point for a proposed pipeline transporting Alberta bitumen to British Columbia's southwest coast, aiming to boost Canada's oil export capacity. Jointly announced by Prime Minister Carney and Premier Smith, the project could generate economic benefits and job opportunities while undergoing necessary environmental and regulatory assessments.
Fort McMurray hit and run leads to charges
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Fort McMurray hit and run leads to charges

On June 16, 2026, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a hit-and-run involving a suspected impaired driver in Fort McMurray. Gioacchino Mazzocca, 58, crashed his white Chevrolet Equinox into a grey Silverado, fled to Peter Pond Mall, and was arrested. He faces multiple charges and will appear in court on July 15, 2026.