Fort Chipewyan

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 Chipewyan Winter Road to 45,000 kilograms as cooler weather stabilizes conditions. Municipal officials are urging heavy vehicle operators, including fuel trucks and semi-trailers, to […]

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 due to warm weather beginning 10:00 a.m. March 4, 2025. Vehicles over 5,000 kg are prohibited from using the route during the daytime […]

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 winter road earlier last month. According to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), the truck was travelling the route on January 9, […]

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 and Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a residential fire shortly after 5 a.m. on January 25. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the building sustained […]

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 kilograms, effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. The change comes as warm weather raises concerns about the road’s integrity, prompting plans to prevent damage […]

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, will begin using the route starting Tuesday, December 31, at 10 a.m. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is advising motorists to exercise […]

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 road will be limited to vehicles weighing 5,000 kilograms or less. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) advises drivers to exercise caution, drive […]

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 Fort Chipewyan. The RMWB typically opens the road on December 15th, but warmer-than-normal November temperatures and damage caused by motorists […]

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 open before Christmas. Crews report steady progress on the crucial seasonal link, with no detours or route changes planned this year. Last […]

Over 500 people gathered in Kiyām Community Park on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to honour and bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women and girls, and two-spirit people who have gone missing or who have been murdered. The Red Dress Solidarity Walk and Memorial Round Dance was organized by the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre, […]