Charges laid in series of Fort Chipewyan shootings
waferboard / CC Fort Chipewyan RCMP has laid multiple charges in relation to three shootings that took place in Fort Chipewyan throughout late August. The first incident took place in the early morning of August 13, 2023, when RCMP responded to a shooting within Fort Chipewyan. A single gunshot was reported to be fired at a residence where one victim was reported to have suffered minor injuries as a result of the…
Group calls for new anti-theft technologies for cars sold in Canada
Transport Canada new car -web image New technologies and outdated regulations are making Canada an international hotspot for automobile thefts. According to data from the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association, one vehicle is stolen every six minutes in Canada. Over…
RMWB photo radar locations for the week of September 4
RMWB ATE Unit -image supplied by RMWB The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is moving away from their summer rotation of their photo radar units and will once again be rotating the Automated Traffic Enforcement units each week. For…
Special air quality statement issued as wildfire smoke blankets region
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is under a special air quality advisory from Environment Canada. Wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are causing heavy smoke to cover the region from Fort Chipewyan through to Fort McMurray…
New Alberta road rule going into effect ahead of long weekend
New Road Rules – Government of Alberta A new Alberta road rule is going into effect starting Friday, September 1, 2023. Drivers must slow down to 60 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower, or move over if…