Category Archives: News
Creativity hub to open in Fort Chipewyan
Residents in Fort Chipewyan will soon have access to a new creative hub in their community. The Mikisew Cree First Nation Education Authority, Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network, and Fort McMurr...
Aug 21, 2024
Arrests announced after ALERT sting in Fort McMurray
Over 1,000 grams of cocaine, a firearm, and several thousands of dollars in cash were seized as part of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's investigation that took place last week in Fort McMu...
Aug 19, 2024
RCMP lay charges in multiple liquor store robberies
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta -Wood Buffalo RCMP have laid charges in connection with a series of liquor store robberies in Fort McMurray. Between May 4 and June 1, 2024, officers responded to five separate ...
Aug 15, 2024
Fort McMurray man charged with multiple counts of identity fraud related to cell-phones.
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta -A 22-year-old Fort McMurray man is facing a multitude of charges relating to Identity theft. In a media release, Wood Buffalo RCMP say between February and April of this year, ...
Aug 15, 2024
Alberta Wildfire issues Fire Restriction
The province has issued a fire restriction for the Fort McMurray Forest Area south of Lake Athabasca. Wood campfires are now prohibited on public lands in this area, though they remain permitted in de...
Aug 15, 2024
Athabasca Tribal Council names emcees for upcoming festival
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta - Three Indigenous leaders have been announced as emcees for the upcoming Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival. Holly Fortier, Miranda Beaton, and Leroy Fontaine will serv...
Aug 15, 2024
Report: RCMP and ALERT execute several search warrants
UPDATED: There is new information on the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team activities in Fort McMurray on Wednesday. According to a statement from ALERT, three search warrants were executed as par...
Aug 14, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigating two thefts and one assault
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a pair of thefts that took place recently. April 10 theft and assault suspect. Photo Courtesy: Wood Buffalo RCMP July 2 liquor theft suspect. Photo Courtesy: ...
Aug 13, 2024
Looming rail strike threatens oil exports
A nationwide railway strike could begin as early as August 22, 2024. The potential strike is the result of stalled negotiations between Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway,...
Aug 12, 2024
RMWB mourns the loss of Councillor Jane Stroud
The RMWB is mourning the sudden passing of Councillor Jane Stroud. Photo Courtesy: Jane Stroud Facebook Mayor Sandy Bowman issued a statement on the matter, saying that as a proud Anzac resident, the ...
Aug 12, 2024