Category Archives: News
Update: 21-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Thickwood
Update, November 7, 5:00 p.m. RCMP have now positively identified the victim as Tia Bella Blacklock, a 21-year-old resident of Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Major Crimes Unit are extending ...
Nov 06, 2024
Girls Inc. Awards Scholarships to Three Local Women
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Awards Scholarships to Three Local Women FORT MCMURRAY, AB - Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 Women of Inspiration Education Aw...
Nov 06, 2024
Critical Shortage of Foster Families in Fort McMurray Leaves 15 Children in Need
McMan Foster Care Urgently Seeks Foster Parents in Wood Buffalo FORT MCMURRAY, AB - McMan Family and Community Services is facing a critical shortage of foster families in Wood Buffalo. The organizati...
Nov 05, 2024
Police Presence Near Hardin and Franklin Sparks Public Interest; RCMP Assures No Public Danger
Wood Buffalo RCMP to Release Details on Downtown Incident FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Wood Buffalo RCMP have confirmed their response to an incident in the downtown today. A heavy police presence an...
Nov 05, 2024
Pride YMM: Proposed Alberta Laws Threaten the Safety of Trans Youth
Pride YMM Condemns Alberta's Proposed Legislation on Trans Youth as Harmful and Unconstitutional FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Pride YMM is speaking out against proposed legislation by Alberta's government...
Nov 04, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP Uncover $20K Fraud; Charges Laid Against Local Resident
Fort McMurray Resident Charged in Alleged $20,000 Fraud Scheme Targeting Over 100 Victims FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - A 31-year-old Fort McMurray resident faces numerous charges in connection with an all...
Nov 04, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Poised Again to Strike
UPDATED November 4, 7 p.m. --- Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Support Staff Set to Strike Nov. 13 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff with Fort McMurray's Public and Catholic school divisi...
Nov 04, 2024
Smith Returns From UCP AGM Unscathed
UCP Leader Danielle Smith Secures Strong Support from Party Members United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith returns to the legislature with a renewed mandate from party members. Th...
Nov 03, 2024
Winter Maintenance Zones in the RMWB Remain Relaxed
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZs) continue to operate under relaxed conditions this week, and residents may continue to park on their streets without restriction. While Fort...
Nov 03, 2024
Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Sexual Abuse Case That Shocked Fort McMurray
Content Warning: This news story contains details related to child sexual abuse that may be upsetting or triggering to some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- A Fo...
Nov 03, 2024
