Category Archives: News
RMWB seeking messages of support for Jasper
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is encouraging residents to show support for the fire-stricken town of Jasper. The RMWB is collecting messages of hope and enco...
Jul 29, 2024
Police investigate ongoing complaints of dangerous motorcycle driver
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Police are searching for the driver of a motorcycle that nearly struck several pedestrians and vehicles last week. Around midnight on July 21, RCMP received reports of a black...
Jul 29, 2024
RCMP seek suspected tool thieves
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -Police in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are searching for two suspects in a tool theft. Surveillance video shows two men stealing over $5,000 worth of tools from a ...
Jul 29, 2024
Environment Canada tracking severe thunderstorms near Fort McMurray
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Fort McMurray, July 29, 2:00 p.m. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Fort McMurray as of Monday at 1:49 p.m., according to En...
Jul 29, 2024
Updated: Highway 63 and 881 closed due to wildfires
Update as of 5:17am Alberta 511 are reporting highway 63 has been partially reopened to Traffic in both directions. Expect delays in the area due to heavy smoke. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -Travelers are ...
Jul 22, 2024
Extreme fire behavior to challenge crews
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Firefighters are not expected to get a break as the province warns of ongoing intense fire activity. Alberta Wildfire has issued an extreme fire behavior advisory as the extend...
Jul 22, 2024
Evacuation Alert issued for Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is placing the community of Janvier on an evacuation alert. The Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is also issuing an evacuation alert. There are two growi...
Jul 17, 2024
Stepping Stones seeking donations to help beat the heat
The ongoing heatwave is putting stress on community organizations. Woods Homes, the agency that runs Stepping Stones Youth Services, says they are in desperate need of supplies for their clients. Bjor...
Jul 17, 2024
FireSmart Interpretive Trail opens in Thickwood
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has officially opened the FireSmart Interpretive Trail. The pathway showcases FireSmart practices in construction and landscaping, including interpreti...
Jul 16, 2024
Vehicle crashes into liquor store on Real Martin Drive
Police and Fire personnel are responding to an incident on Real Martin Drive in Wood Buffalo. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, RCMP and Regional Emergency Services were on the scen...
Jul 14, 2024