Tag Archives: Fort Chipewyan
Road to Fort Chipewyan Closing for the Season Monday, Motorists Warned of Dangers
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Closing, Conditions Rough Conditions Last-Minute Travelers FORT MCMURRAY - The winter road to Fort Chipewyan will close for the season at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 31, cutting...
Mar 30, 2025
RMWB Raises Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Load Limit as Cooler Weather Returns
Weight Limit Increased on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road as Cooler Weather Returns FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has increased the weight limit on the Fort Chipew...
Mar 09, 2025
Daytime Load Limits Lowered on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
Daytime load limits reduced on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is reducing the daytime load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road ...
Mar 03, 2025
Driver Fined $6,000 for Overweight Load on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
Truck Driver Fined for Overweight Load on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road FORT MCMURRAY, AB - A truck driver is facing a hefty fine after allegedly exceeding weight restrictions on the Fort Chipewyan winte...
Feb 03, 2025
One Dead After Residential Fire in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
Fatal Fire in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation Under Investigation One person is dead following a residential fire in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation early Saturday morning. Regional Emergency Services a...
Jan 27, 2025
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Load Limit Cut to 5,000 kg Tuesday Amid Rising Temperatures
Warm Weather Prompts Load Limit Reductions on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) will reduce the load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to 5,000 kilogram...
Jan 13, 2025
Winter Road to Fort Chipewyan Opens to Heavier Vehicles
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The load limit on the winter road between Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan has been increased to 15,000 kilograms. The increase means larger vehicles, including fuel trucks, wil...
Dec 30, 2024
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to Open to Light Vehicles Tuesday.
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Opens to Light Vehicles FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The winter road connecting Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan will open to traffic on Tuesday, December 17. However, the r...
Dec 16, 2024
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Delayed Due to Damage
Winter Road to Fort Chipewyan Delayed Due to Warm Weather and Damage Fort McMurray, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has announced a delay in the opening of the winter road to For...
Dec 11, 2024
RMWB Confirms Winter Roads on Schedule for Holiday Season
Winter Roads to Fort Chipewyan and La Loche on Track The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) says construction on the winter road to Fort Chipewyan is progressing smoothly and is expected to ...
Dec 09, 2024