Tag Archives: Syndicated
Fort McMurray Adds 43 New COVID-19 Cases, 20 Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is seeing another jump up. The province announced on Wednesday 1,351 new cases across the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 11,46...
Apr 07, 2021
RMWB 'Confident' Similar Incident Won't Happen At Water Treatment Plant During River Breakup
The chances of another boil water advisory coming from river breakup is much less likely for this year. That’s according to Matthew Hough, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the RMWB, who r...
Apr 07, 2021
Human Remains Identified As Missing Indigenous Woman
The human remains found in a wooded area in Thickwood are being identified as a missing 35-year-old Indigenous woman. Ellie Herman was last seen in Fort McMurray back in late 2019. Her body was discov...
Apr 07, 2021
Province Bringing Back Certain COVID-19 Measures, Fort McMurray & Rural Areas See Small Drop In Active Cases
The province is bringing back some measures to fight the recent rise of COVID-19 cases. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday they’re moving back to phase one of their plan to reopen the eco...
Apr 06, 2021
Local Housing Market Sees Strong Start To 2021, Best In Seven Years
The average price for single-family detached homes sold is seeing a sizable jump year-over-year. That’s according to the Fort McMurray REALTORS who note 78 homes were sold in March averaging aro...
Apr 06, 2021
Wood Buffalo Now Set To Host Arctic Winter Games in 2023
The region won’t have to wait too much longer to host the Arctic Winter Games after originally getting postponed. The AWG International Committee announced on Tuesday the RMWB will now host the ...
Apr 06, 2021
Over 300 COVID-19 Cases Active In Fort McMurray After 165 New Cases Over Past Four Days
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is seeing a big jump over the long weekend. The province announced on Monday 3,987 new cases across the province over the past four days. There are...
Apr 05, 2021
Two Arrested After Armed Robbery in Thickwood, Police Searching For Third Suspect
Two people are being charged for allegedly taking part in an armed robbery in Thickwood. On March 31, Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to a business near the intersection of Signal Road and Thickwood Dri...
Apr 05, 2021
Province Opening Large-Scale Vaccination Site In MacDonald Island Park
A new large-scale vaccination site will be opening in Fort McMurray. Starting on April 5, a clinic will be up and running at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre curling rink at MacDonald Island Park. ...
Apr 01, 2021
Kenney Urging Albertans To Avoid Indoor Gatherings Over Long Weekend, Fort McMurray's Active Total Rises To 164
Premier Jason Kenney is asking all Albertans to avoid indoor social gatherings over the Easter long weekend. He provided a COVID-19 update on Thursday highlighting the risk get togethers can pose on t...
Apr 01, 2021
