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 Saturday, RCMP received a complaint of three suspected youths wearing black hoodies and masks in the drive-through of the nearby Tim Hortons. Shortly after that, police received another report of three males damaging vehicles in the area. RCMP…
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 classified as, “Being held”. According to Alberta Wildfire, being…
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 culture and environment of Fort McMurray…
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 death. Health Canada later determined the drugs tested…
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, grounding helicopters attempting to fight…