Category Archives: Breaking News
RMWB seeks feedback on proposed Land Use Bylaw
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is working on a new Land Use Bylaw for the region. The RMWB is seeking public feedback on the draft bylaw before presenting it to the Municipal Council...
Jun 05, 2024
Environment Canada to improve smoke forecasting
Environment and Climate Change Canada is responding to recommendations from last year's unprecedented wildfire season by changing how it provides smoke and air quality information to the public. A new...
Jun 05, 2024
Fort City Car Show enters 10th year
The annual Fort City Father's Day Car Show is set to kick off on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event where people from around Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo an...
May 30, 2024
Keyano student competes for top prize in trades
A student from Keyano College is heading to Skills Canada's national competition this week. Keegan Sturge, who won the gold medal for electrical installations at the Provincial Skills Competition earl...
May 28, 2024
RMWB launches FireSmart rebate program
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has launched a FireSmart home renovations rebate program. Homeowners looking to upgrade their residences with fire-resistant materials can apply for gr...
May 28, 2024
Fire south of Fort McMurray under control
The wildfire identified as MWF-017, burning 5.5 kilometers south of Fort McMurray, is now under control, according to Alberta Wildfire. Alberta Wildfire stated that the fire is contained and will be e...
May 27, 2024
Wildfire smoke may become visible
Alberta Wildfire says that over the next few days, residents may occasionally see smoke from the fire south of Fort McMurray known as MWF-017. The fire is still considered "being held," meaning that u...
May 26, 2024
2024 Baseball Canada Cup coming to Fort McMurray
Amateur Baseball is returning to Fort McMurray this August. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is set to host the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup from August 7th to 11th with games at Mac Island and Ross Hennigar Pa...
May 23, 2024
Police seek missing 15 year old
UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP announced on Thursday night that Demario Brown has been located and is safe. Police in Wood Buffalo are asking for your help locating a missing 15-year-old male. Demario Brow...
May 23, 2024
Council approves third phase of downtown revitalization
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is moving ahead with the third phase of its Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program. On May 21, 2024, the Council approved the third phase of the Do...
May 23, 2024
