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ASIRT investigates death of man in police custody

Jon TupperMar 26, 2024

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 complaint of a man committing an indecent act and behaving erratically at a local drop-in center. The person was identified and taken into custody by the police. He was then placed in a cell at the Wood Buffalo…

Lawrence Walker, missing person poster. Image provided by RCMP

RCMP seek missing male

Jon TupperMar 25, 20241 min read

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 tall and 170 pounds with…

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RCMP seek suspects after vehicle stolen in Thickwood

Harvard Media NewsMar 25, 20243 min read

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 vehicle was left running…

Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023 -Image by Craig Picton

Nominations open for 2024 Chamber Business Awards

Jon TupperMar 21, 20241 min read

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 are 10 categories of awards this year: Business Adaptation Corporate-Social Collaboration Emerging…

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Airport Eggstravaganza brings support for United Way

Jon TupperMar 21, 20241 min read

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 in crafts, enjoy treats, and get photos with the…