Tag Archives: Syndicated
Library announces words in motion poetry winners
Wood Buffalo Regional Library is announcing the winners of the Words in Motion Poetry competition. The annual contest celebrates the art of poetry in the RMWB as part of National Poetry Month. Local s...
May 01, 2023
RMWB and province urge caution as fire hazard climbs
Alberta Wildfire is issuing a Fire Advisory for both the Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche forest protection areas. The wildfire hazard in both regions is listed as high, and under these advisories no ne...
Apr 30, 2023
Photo radar locations week of May 1
The RMWB's photo radar enforcement is out this week, and they're focusing on five areas of the city. The Automated Traffic Enforcement will be concentrating on: Greely Road Beacon Hill Drive Ross Have...
Apr 30, 2023
$117 million to twin 12 kilometres of highway 63
The Government of Alberta is investing $117 million to twin 12 kilometres of Highway 63 between Mildred Lake and the Athabasca River (Bridge to Nowhere). This stretch of highway is the only major high...
Apr 28, 2023
Local Woman Brings Community Together for Senior
A Fort McMurray senior is enjoying a new electric wheelchair thanks to the efforts of a local Good Samaritan. Melissa Gladue, who volunteers to help the elderly through the St. Aiden's society learned...
Apr 28, 2023
Chipewyan Prairie First Nation man arrested twice for arson
A Chipewyan Prairie First Nation man is facing numerous charges related to arson. On April 23, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of a series of suspicious fires at the First Nation. Police detai...
Apr 27, 2023
Upgrades coming to Highway 686
The Government of Alberta has signed an agreement with Loon River First Nation, Peerless Trout First Nation, and Bigstone Cree Nation to begin work to extend Highway 686 to Fort McMurray. The proposed...
Apr 27, 2023
Suncor adds TotalEnergies' Canadian holdings for $5.5 billion
Suncor Energy is acquiring TotalEnergies’ Canadian holdings for a deal worth up to $6.1 million. The base transaction is worth $5.5 billion, with an additional $600 million based on conditions w...
Apr 27, 2023
Alberta Wildfire conducting controlled burns near Gregoire Lake
While the RMWB's regional emergency services are conducting controlled burns in Fort McMurray this week, the province is also working on fire hazard reduction. Alberta Wildfire is starting its prescri...
Apr 27, 2023
Alberta exploring potential of small nuclear reactors
Alberta and South Korea are signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on nuclear reactors. The agreement between the province and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) will explore the ...
Apr 27, 2023
