Tag Archives: Fort McMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Assistance In Investigation Of Suspicious Death
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a Fort McMurray woman. On December 25, around 10:40 a.m., the Mounties responded to a report of a deceased female outside a local residence....
Dec 28, 2019
Province Cautions Against Impaired Driving Ahead Of Holidays
With the holidays in full swing, you’re being reminded to drive safe and sober. Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs puts people at serious risk of injury and death. Cannabis, prescription...
Dec 23, 2019
DNA Test Reunites Fort McMurray Woman With Birth Mother
A Fort McMurray woman, who was adopted as a child, has found her birth family just in time for Christmas. Cora Dion recently decided to take a DNA test through the company ’23 and Me,’ and...
Dec 21, 2019
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road To Officially Open Thursday
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road officially opens tomorrow morning. The RMWB announced as of tomorrow, that the road will be open to light traffic of 5,000 kg and lower. Motorists with vehicles heavier ...
Dec 18, 2019
Fort McMurray Woman Finds Her Heroes After Kidney Stone Attack
Four young men are being commended for their brave actions after saving a woman from a potentially life-threatening incident. 23-year-old Ram Marcaida, and 18-year-old's Edjustin Silva, Jhud Abuda and...
Dec 17, 2019
RMWB Opens New Skating Trail
The RMWB is announcing a new skating trail for you to enjoy. The trail, which is located downtown at Lion’s Park officially opened on Friday and is free for skaters of all ages. Everyone is enco...
Dec 15, 2019
Fort McMurray Author Publishes Book Focusing On Dealing With Mental Illness
A Fort McMurray author has published a book that deals with trying to better understand mental illness. Dr. Ronald Laybolt’s “The Storm Within: The Demons We Deal With Everyday” focu...
Dec 11, 2019
Council To Consult On Proposed Indigenous Summit
The municipality is looking to educate residents through a proposed Indigenous Summit. On Tuesday, Wood Buffalo council approved a motion that would investigate the feasibility of bringing an Indigeno...
Dec 11, 2019
Province Delivering On Commitment To Reduce Surgical Wait Times
The government of Alberta is keeping its commitment to reduce surgical wait times. The province announced the new initiative on Tuesday, which will provide up to 80,000 more publicly funded surgeries ...
Dec 11, 2019
Livability Task Force Update Highlights Final Council Meeting Of 2019
Not everyone is completely satisfied with the work being done by the Livability Task Force. On Tuesday, Wood Buffalo council voted unanimously to continue work with the Oil Sands Community Alliance an...
Dec 10, 2019
