Category Archives: News
New rules for outdoor fires in the RMWB
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is revising its Outdoor Fire Bylaw. The Municipal Council approved revisions to the rules governing outdoor fires at their meeting on April 22nd. The n...
Harvard Media Apr 24, 2024
Police searching for suspects in Thickwood vandalism
Police are investigating vandalism to several vehicles in Thickwood. Overnight on April 19th and 20th, several vehicles along Ross Haven Drive and Raven Place were damaged by vandals. At 1 a.m. on Sat...
Harvard Media Apr 24, 2024
Nighttime firefighting aircraft aid Saprae wildfire suppression
Alberta's night-time firefighting capabilities are already being put to use. Yesterday evening the province said they have made progress on the fire burning near Saprae Creek Estates, and it is now cl...
Harvard Media Apr 23, 2024
New Artists in Residence make their way to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Two new artists in residence are coming to our region. The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo is welcoming Dan Cardinal McCartney and Michelle Wilson as they spend the next three weeks immersed in the cultu...
Harvard Media Apr 22, 2024
Police warn of tainted street drugs
Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning about tainted narcotics hitting the streets across the province. In February, Grand Prairie RCMP seized a large quantity of drugs linked to at least one overdose deat...
Harvard Media Apr 22, 2024
Saprae Creek under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire
Update, 8:00 p.m. April 21: Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising the public not to operate drones in the vicinity of the wildfire. Police say drones have been seen flying in the area of the wildfire, ground...
Harvard Media Apr 21, 2024
Alberta Environment issues Ice Advisory of Athabasca River
8:30 p.m. April 18, 2024: River breakup has started along parts of the Athabasca. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas observed the breakup occurring between the Pembina River and Crooked Rapids at...
Harvard Media Apr 18, 2024
Airport announces next artist in Digital Art Gallery
Fort McMurray International Airport is announcing the next artist to be featured in their Digital Art Gallery. Keyano College nursing student, Lynel Baguio, will be featuring his work titled "Unraveli...
Harvard Media Apr 15, 2024
Property crime top concern in Police Priority Survey
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has released the results of the 2024-2025 Annual Policing Priorities Survey. The survey, which involved over 1,000 residents, took place earlier this year to ...
Harvard Media Apr 11, 2024
RMWB Council fires Economic Development and Tourism Board
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's Council is firing the board of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (WBEDT). Following an in-camera meeting of the municipal council on T...
Harvard Media Apr 10, 2024