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Canada’s Violent Crime Rate Surpasses the U.S.: Fraser Institute Study

Canada’s Violent Crime Rate Surpasses the U.S.: Fraser Institute Study

Nov 28, 2024 | 6:36pm
Violent Crime Rates in Canada Surpass Those in the United States Canada’s rate of violent crime now exceeds that of the United States, according to a recent analysis by The Fraser Institute. The report shows Canada recorded 434.11 violent crimes per 100,000 people, compared to 380.07 per 100,000 in the U.S. The findings mark a […]
RCMP Name Suspect in Thickwood Gunfire Incident

RCMP Name Suspect in Thickwood Gunfire Incident

Nov 27, 2024 | 6:13pm
Man in Custody Following Gunfire Incident in Thickwood FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A 23-year-old Fort McMurray man remains in custody after being arrested following an early morning gunfire incident on Tuesday in the Thickwood neighbourhood. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at an apartment building on Spruce Street around 5 a.m. Upon arrival, […]
Fort McMurray MP Blasts Trudeau’s Approach to Rising Drug Deaths

Fort McMurray MP Blasts Trudeau’s Approach to Rising Drug Deaths

Nov 26, 2024 | 7:35pm
Fort McMurray MP Laila Goodridge Criticizes Trudeau’s Drug Policies Amid Rising Overdose Deaths OTTAWA — Fort McMurray Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge has intensified her criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s drug policies, citing a more than 200 per cent increase in drug-related deaths during his tenure. Speaking during question period in the House of […]
Massive Haul of Stolen Property Near Lac La Biche Leads to Multiple Charges

Massive Haul of Stolen Property Near Lac La Biche Leads to Multiple Charges

Nov 18, 2024 | 6:03pm
LAC LA BICHE, Alberta — A northern Alberta man is facing 15 charges after Lac La Biche RCMP recovered nearly $1 million worth of stolen vehicles and other property during a search earlier this month.  The investigation began on November 8, when police in the hamlet, located about 200 kilometres south of Fort McMurray, received […]
RCMP Arrest Fort McMurray Man Following Public Warnings in Northern Alberta

RCMP Arrest Fort McMurray Man Following Public Warnings in Northern Alberta

Nov 17, 2024 | 3:02pm
Man Wanted for Breach of Probation Arrested Without Incident FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A 40-year-old Fort McMurray man with a history of criminal harassment is back in police custody after failing to report to his probation officer. On Friday, Wood Buffalo RCMP issued a public warning to residents in Fort McMurray and Edmonton about Faton […]
Record Fine Imposed on TD Bank After Guilty Plea to Money Laundering Charges

Record Fine Imposed on TD Bank After Guilty Plea to Money Laundering Charges

Oct 10, 2024 | 7:05pm
Toronto-Dominion Bank Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Toronto-Dominion Bank has pleaded guilty to multiple money laundering charges, resulting in a record penalty of $3.09 billion. This fine is part of a settlement stemming from criminal charges issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. The charges include conspiracy to violate […]
Alberta RCMP officer charged after National Security investigation

Alberta RCMP officer charged after National Security investigation

Feb 13, 2024 | 6:13pm
An Alberta RCMP officer is facing charges after allegedly using police records to “aid a foreign actor”. Constable Eli Ndatuje has been charged with Breach of Trust, Unauthorized Use of a Computer, and Breach of Trust in Respect to Safeguarded Information. The RCMP stressed the information accessed by the Constable was not of a top-secret […]
Three men charged after multiple property crimes

Three men charged after multiple property crimes

Jan 4, 2024 | 1:09pm
Three men are facing charges after a string of thefts Thursday morning in Fort McMurray.  Wood Buffalo RCMP first responded at 2:45 AM to multiple calls for a variety of property crimes, including theft, break and enter, and theft of a vehicle. A White 2021 Toyota Tundra was reported stolen from Lindstrom Crescent as part […]
Police investigate stabbing in downtown Fort McMurray

Police investigate stabbing in downtown Fort McMurray

Dec 19, 2023 | 6:34pm
The Wood Buffalo RCMP is currently investigating a stabbing incident in downtown Fort McMurray. On Sunday at around 1:00 p.m., police, fire, and EMS responded to a report of a male with stab wounds in the 9900 block of MacDonald Avenue. Witnesses say they observed an individual assaulting a man and fleeing the scene on […]
Vehicle theft on the rise in Fort McMurray

Vehicle theft on the rise in Fort McMurray

Dec 14, 2023 | 10:44am
Vehicle theft seems to be on the rise in Fort McMurray. 589 vehicles were reported stolen to Wood Buffalo RCMP between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 5, 2023. 305 vehicles were recovered however there has been an increase of 217 vehicles reported stolen since 2022, which saw 372 reports. 2021 saw 260 reports of stolen […]

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