Category Archives: News
Arts Council receives major donation from Syncrude
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta - The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo (ACWB) has received a major boost for its INCredible campaign with a $250,000 donation from Syncrude, operated by Suncor. This contribution br...
Aug 11, 2024
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism Announces New Interim CEO
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) has appointed Lisa Sweet as the new Interim CEO. She succeeds Dennis Vroom, who led the organi...
Aug 08, 2024
Province issues Fire Advisory for Fort McMurray Forest Area
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Alberta Wildfire has issued a Fire Advisory for the Fort McMurray Forest Area due to the very high fire danger and persistent warm, dry conditions. Under the advisory, no new f...
Aug 08, 2024
Snye Point dredging begins next week
RMWB has announced the annual Snye dredging will take place beginning on Monday. Construction fencing will be installed next week, and Snye Point will be closed until mid-September. The RM says ...
Aug 08, 2024
Fort McMurray Airport receives award for public health and safety readiness
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta - The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has been recognized for its commitment to public health and safety-readiness. Airports Council International recently awarded YMM...
Aug 06, 2024
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta (AP) - Police in Fort McMurray are asking for assistance in locating a missing person. Michael Hammond was last seen in the downtown area on July 27, 2004. Despite checking loca...
Aug 06, 2024
Two Dead in Separate Boating Accidents Over Long Weekend in Alberta
Two Albertans have died in separate boating accidents over the long weekend. On Saturday, a young boy drowned on Slave Lake while kayaking with his father. RCMP were alerted after the pair did not rea...
Aug 06, 2024
Gerber brand baby cereal being recalled
Health Canada is recalling some Gerber brand baby cereals. Gerber's Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal may be contaminated with Cronobacter. Health Canada says infants infected by the bacteria may exp...
Aug 06, 2024
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"
After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media...
Jul 31, 2024
Indigenous communities enter historic partnership with TC Energy
Indigenous groups in Alberta are making history with Canada's largest equity ownership agreement. Seventy-two Indigenous and First Nations communities across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewa...
Jul 30, 2024