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Smoke Alarms Save Sleeping Residents in Fort McMurray Mobile Home Fire

Smoke Alarms Save Sleeping Residents in Fort McMurray Mobile Home Fire

Oct 8, 2024 | 5:52pm
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Two residents and their pet cat are safe after their mobile home on Cokerill Crescent caught fire early Tuesday morning. The pair were sleeping when the fire started but were awakened when their smoke detectors went off. The occupants were able to escape the home unharmed before Firefighters arrived. Emergency crews arrived […]
Fort McKay Man Saved by RCMP After ATV Overturns in Muskeg
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Fort McKay Man Saved by RCMP After ATV Overturns in Muskeg

Oct 1, 2024 | 5:27pm
Fort McKay First Nation trapper is safely back home after being rescued by RCMP when his hunting trip took a dangerous turn. On Sunday, the man was traveling to his cabin between Wandering River and Mariana Lake when his Argo ATV overturned and became stuck in muskeg. After calling for help, Boyle RCMP were notified […]

RCMP Seek Public’s Help After Break-Ins South of Fort McMurray

Oct 1, 2024 | 5:03pm
Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigate Pair of Break-ins South of Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating two break-and-enters that occurred south of Fort McMurray on September 7, both near Highway 881. The first incident took place between 2 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. at a work site approximately 76 kilometers south of Fort […]
RCMP Release Sketch of Suspect in Police Impersonation on Draper Road

RCMP Release Sketch of Suspect in Police Impersonation on Draper Road

Sep 30, 2024 | 1:55pm
Wood Buffalo RCMP Continue Investigation into Police Impersonator Fort McMurray, Alberta – Wood Buffalo RCMP are continuing to investigate an alleged police impersonator.  Authorities have released a composite sketch of the suspect, who allegedly introduced himself as “Officer Tom” during a traffic stop. On September 15, at around 7:30 p.m., a driver of a black […]
Wood Buffalo RCMP Dismiss Serial Killer Claims Circulating on Social Media

Wood Buffalo RCMP Dismiss Serial Killer Claims Circulating on Social Media

Sep 30, 2024 | 1:20pm
Wood Buffalo RCMP Warn Public Against False Social Media Reports Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Wood Buffalo RCMP are warning residents about false rumours circulating on social media after a post in the “Fort McMurray Girl Gang” Facebook group claimed there was a serial killer in downtown Fort McMurray. Police say they understand the fear […]
Wood Buffalo RCMP Request Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

Wood Buffalo RCMP Request Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

Sep 26, 2024 | 5:50pm
Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Teen Fort McMurray, AB — The Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Shyla Herman-Morton, 14, was last seen earlier today in downtown Fort McMurray, and police are concerned for her well-being. Herman-Morton is described as having black hair, […]
Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre Elects New Board

Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre Elects New Board

Sep 26, 2024 | 5:15pm
Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre Appoints New Board Following AGM Vote Fort McMurray, AB— The Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre has appointed a new board of directors following a membership vote at the 2024 Annual General Meeting held on September 23. Katalin Loutitt is the new President, with Kayla Aikins serving as Vice President, Joelle Erskine as […]
Inquiry Boards to Submit Reports After Mediation Fails in School Division Labour Disputes
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Inquiry Boards to Submit Reports After Mediation Fails in School Division Labour Disputes

Sep 26, 2024 | 3:44pm
Inquiry Boards Prepare Reports After Talks Fail to Resolve School Division Labor Disputes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Dispute Inquiry Boards are preparing reports for Alberta’s Ministry of Labour after talks aimed at resolving labor disputes between support workers and both Catholic and Public school divisions failed this week. On Tuesday, an inquiry board met with […]
Alberta Energy Minister Clashes with Federal Counterpart on Oil Production

Alberta Energy Minister Clashes with Federal Counterpart on Oil Production

Sep 25, 2024 | 5:45pm
Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, is vocally opposing comments made by federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson regarding the future of the oil and gas sector in Canada. Earlier this week, Wilkinson stated that oil production is expected to peak in 2024 and suggested that the oil and gas market is on […]
Province to Amend Police Act and Enhance Civilian Oversight

Province to Amend Police Act and Enhance Civilian Oversight

Sep 25, 2024 | 5:14pm
The Alberta government is introducing changes to the Police Act aimed at ensuring communities have a greater say in how they are policed by the RCMP. Amendments to the Act will establish mandatory civilian governance bodies for RCMP detachments serving communities with populations over 15,000. The new governance bodies will be responsible for overseeing RCMP […]

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