Category Archives: News
Byelection in November for Ward 4
This November, a byelection to elect a new Councillor for Ward 4 will be held. RMWB is calling for candidate nominations. They can be made on the RMWB website and are due by October 7th. The elected c...
Harvard Media Sep 11, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP nabs motorcyclist with 'Need for Speed'
A speedster on a motorcycle that tore through the downtown, Thickwood, and Timberlea neighbourhoods has been arrested. Wood Buffalo RCMP were conducting standard patrol on Highway 63 near Franklin Ave...
Harvard Media Sep 11, 2024
RCMP arrest Chipewyan Prairie First Nation man on weapons charges
A man from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation faces firearms and breach of probation charges after an investigation by Wood Buffalo RCMP. On Thursday, September 5, officers were conducting patrols in ...
Harvard Media Sep 11, 2024
Fall Trade Show Nears Capacity
Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market Nears Full Capacity, Set for Sept. 27-29 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market is quickly approaching, with over 90 per cent of vendor spac...
Harvard Media Sep 10, 2024
RMWB Adding Additional Bear Foiling Garbage Bins
RMWB Expands Bear-Resistant Garbage Bin Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is expanding its bear-resistant garbage bin program this fall as part of its o...
Harvard Media Sep 09, 2024
Golf Tournament Drives $16K for Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Raises $16,700 at Annual Golf Tournament FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta celebrated the success of its 30th annual "Golf Fore Girls" tournament o...
Harvard Media Sep 08, 2024
Edmonton Man Charged With Child Exploitation Following U.S. Homeland Security Tip
EDMONTON, Alberta- An Edmonton man has been charged with child sexual exploitation following an investigation by Alberta's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Trevor Smiley, 54, faces charges of c...
Harvard Media Sep 05, 2024
Keyano College Expands Social Work Program with Provincial Grant
Provincial Grant Expands Keyano College's Social Work Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- A provincial grant is enabling Keyano College to expand its Social Work Diploma Program by adding 30 new seats. Th...
Harvard Media Sep 04, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff to Hold Strike Vote Amid Contract Dispute
Strike Vote Scheduled for Fort McMurray Catholic, Public School Support Staff FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Support workers at both the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public School Divisions are set to vote on...
Harvard Media Sep 04, 2024
Chamber of Commerce Announces Business Awards Finalists
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Business Awards Gala, which will take place on October 24th at the Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre. The event ...
Harvard Media Sep 03, 2024