Category Archives: News
ASIRT investigates death of man in police custody
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is launching an investigation into a man's death while in RCMP custody. On Thursday, March 21, police at the Wood Buffalo detachment responded to a c...
Mar 26, 2024
RCMP seek missing male
The RCMP is asking for your help locating a missing person. Lawrence Walker, a 33-year-old resident of Fort McMurray was last seen on Saturday evening in the Thickwood area. Walker is 5 feet 10 inches...
Mar 25, 2024
RCMP seek suspects after vehicle stolen in Thickwood
Wood Buffalo RCMP is looking for suspects after a vehicle was stolen in Thickwood. Police say a grey 2006 Chevy Cobalt was taken near the 100 block of Signal Road on Sunday around 11:30 p.m. The vehic...
Mar 25, 2024
Nominations open for 2024 Chamber Business Awards
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its annual Business Awards. The awards honour outstanding companies and organizations within the local business sector. There ar...
Mar 21, 2024
Airport Eggstravaganza brings support for United Way
Fort McMurray International Airport is handing out $6,150 to our local United Way. The money comes from this past weekend's YMM Hareport Eggstravaganza where over 1,500 guests came out to participate ...
Mar 21, 2024
Load restrictions coming to gravel roads
Weight restrictions are coming into effect on gravel roads within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Beginning Monday, May 25, 2024, the maximum load limit permitted on gravel roads wil...
Mar 20, 2024
RMWB seeking volunteers for municipal boards
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is seeking volunteers for municipal Boards. The RMWB says there are multiple vacancies on committees and governance bodies that allow community members...
Mar 19, 2024
Premier and Energy Minister head to Houston
Local MLA and Alberta's Minister of Energy is on his way to Houston today. Jean will be joining Premier Danielle Smith at CERAWeek, a major global energy conference, to highlight Alberta's role in glo...
Mar 17, 2024
Lac La Biche man in custody following weapons complaint
A Lac La Biche man is facing charges for over 15 offenses following his arrest on Sunday. Darren Cadieux (48) was taken into custody after RCMP responded to a weapons complaint, leading to search warr...
Mar 17, 2024
Warmer weather weakens winter roads
Motorists planning on traveling the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road are advised to use extra caution. The Regional Municipality says warm weather has made the route unsuitable for light vehicles without hi...
Mar 13, 2024
