Tag Archives: Syndicated
RMWB Installing New Photo Radars At Multiple Locations, Won't Start Issuing Fines Until New Year
People caught speeding and driving through red lights at multiple intersections won’t be fined for the next couple of weeks. The RMWB is installing new intersection safety devices on Thickwood B...
Dec 11, 2020
RCMP Link Fort McMurray Man To Multiple Thefts Since July
Wood Buffalo RCMP are arresting a 27-year-old man in connection to multiple thefts over the past several months. Derek Marcel Cooper was arrested on December 2 after the Mounties linked multiple files...
Dec 10, 2020
Fort McMurray Adds 13 New COVID-19 Cases, 21 Recoveries
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is decreasing for the third time in four days. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 1,566 across the...
Dec 10, 2020
RCMP Arrest 27-Year-Old Man After Downtown Vandalism Spree
A 27-year-old Fort McMurray man is being charged in connection to a vandalism spree in downtown. Back in October, Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to a parkade on King Street after over 20 vehicles were ...
Dec 10, 2020
Phase Two for Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program Gets Greenlight
The second phase of development for the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program has been given the green light. At their December 8 meeting, Wood Buffalo Council approved the next step. The decisio...
Dec 10, 2020
Fort McMurray Adds 31 New COVID-19 Cases, Province Administering First Round of Pfizer Vaccine Next Week
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is increasing. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 1,460 across the province. This raises the provinc...
Dec 09, 2020
Scott: People Caught 'Flagrantly' Breaking New Provincial COVID-19 Measures Should Be Fined
The days of education first when it comes to residents breaking COVID-19 protocols may be a thing of the past. The government of Alberta announced new measures on Tuesday with plans to fine those who ...
Dec 09, 2020
Increase to Municipal Fees and Account Changes Coming Jan 1
The municipality is raising the fees for utilities in the new year. Starting on January 1, services such as municipal water, wastewater, and solid waste services will see a 7 to 15 per cent increase. ...
Dec 09, 2020
Council Approves And Votes Against Different Anti-Racism Initiatives
Wood Buffalo council is looking to add anti-racism teaching at schools across the province. They met on Tuesday where they approved sending a letter to Adriana LaGrange, the provincial Education Minis...
Dec 08, 2020
RCMP Use Containment Area, Tear Gas To Arrest 37-Year-Old Fort McMurray Man
A 37-year-old Fort McMurray man is in police custody after causing a multi-hour police standoff in Timberlea. Around 10:40 a.m. on December 4, Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to a residence on Millenniu...
Dec 08, 2020
