Tag Archives: Syndicated
NDP names candidate for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo riding
The NDP is naming its candidate for the Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo riding for the provincial election. Tanika Chaisson, an energy industry lab tech, will represent the party at the upcoming election o...
Apr 26, 2023
RMWB Reminding Residents to Stay Bear Smart
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reminding you to stay Bear Smart this spring. Alberta is home to over 40,000 black bears, and they are a natural part of the Wood Buffalo ecosystem. Bear s...
Apr 26, 2023
Applications open for Indigenous Reconciliation Grants
Alberta is inviting eligible Indigenous organizations to apply for its Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative. Eligible Indigenous organizations can apply for up to $100,000 in funding toward economic o...
Apr 26, 2023
Father Mercredi at World Championships of Robotics
Two robotics teams from Father Mercredi High School are competing at the world championships in robotics. Over the next 10 days, Team UnBEARable (5760B) and Team Cobra Chickenz (5760C) will be up agai...
Apr 25, 2023
On-demand transit pilot in Thickwood and Taiga Nova
The RMWB has approved the start of the Transit Master Plan (TMP). The TMP looks to improve five key community issues which cover frequency, routing, hours of service, pedestrian access, as well as sno...
Apr 25, 2023
UPDATE: RCMP locate 63-year-old man
Updated April 26, 5:15 PM James Robert Twin has been located. The Wood Buffalo RCMP thank the public and the media for their assistance. ——– The RCMP is asking for your help in locat...
Apr 25, 2023
Dead wildlife found at oilsands tailings pond
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is investigating Suncor after almost 50 wildlife animals were found deceased at an oilsands tailings pond. On April 21, Suncor’s wildlife team was conducting o...
Apr 25, 2023
River breakup complete; temporary flood measures to be removed
River breakup is complete. The RMWB stated there is no longer a significant risk of ice jams causing flooding along the Clearwater and Athabasca rivers in the area. Regional Fire Chief and RMWB Direct...
Apr 25, 2023
RMWB to conduct controlled burns
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is conducting controlled burns in Fort McMurray this week. Trained personnel from the RM’s regional emergency services will be conducting prescri...
Apr 25, 2023
Mikisew Cree First Nation declares State of Emergency over suicide
A State of Emergency is being declared by the Mikisew Cree First Nation. Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro and Council made the decision yesterday evening (April 24) after multiple suicides and suicide attempts...
Apr 24, 2023
