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An extreme geomagnetic storm is expected to produce Northern Lights visible across Canada and the U.S. the evening of Oct. 10 and into the morning of Oct. 11. On Oct. 8, scientists observed an intense coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun traveling toward Earth at more than 4 million kilometers per hour. The U.S. […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Nominations have closed, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is out with the official candidates for the upcoming Ward 4 by-election. Three residents are on the ballot, Nina Caines, Stella Lavallee, and Chad Shkopitch. They are vying to fill the Ward 4 seat on the RMWB Council left vacant when […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Two residents and their pet cat are safe after their mobile home on Cokerill Crescent caught fire early Tuesday morning. The pair were sleeping when the fire started but were awakened when their smoke detectors went off. The occupants were able to escape the home unharmed before Firefighters arrived. Emergency crews arrived […]

Fort McKay First Nation trapper is safely back home after being rescued by RCMP when his hunting trip took a dangerous turn. On Sunday, the man was traveling to his cabin between Wandering River and Mariana Lake when his Argo ATV overturned and became stuck in muskeg. After calling for help, Boyle RCMP were notified […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigate Pair of Break-ins South of Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating two break-and-enters that occurred south of Fort McMurray on September 7, both near Highway 881. The first incident took place between 2 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. at a work site approximately 76 kilometers south of Fort […]

Thickwood Heights School’s Pen Pal Program Enhances Student Writing Skills Fort McMurray,– Thickwood Heights Public School has launched a highly successful Pen Pal Program aimed at improving student writing skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated in 2023 by parents Amanda Dafoe and Dr. Ryan Cox, the program connects students with pen pals […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Continue Investigation into Police Impersonator Fort McMurray, Alberta – Wood Buffalo RCMP are continuing to investigate an alleged police impersonator.  Authorities have released a composite sketch of the suspect, who allegedly introduced himself as “Officer Tom” during a traffic stop. On September 15, at around 7:30 p.m., a driver of a black […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Warn Public Against False Social Media Reports Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Wood Buffalo RCMP are warning residents about false rumours circulating on social media after a post in the “Fort McMurray Girl Gang” Facebook group claimed there was a serial killer in downtown Fort McMurray. Police say they understand the fear […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Teen Fort McMurray, AB — The Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Shyla Herman-Morton, 14, was last seen earlier today in downtown Fort McMurray, and police are concerned for her well-being. Herman-Morton is described as having black hair, […]

Inquiry Boards Prepare Reports After Talks Fail to Resolve School Division Labor Disputes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Dispute Inquiry Boards are preparing reports for Alberta’s Ministry of Labour after talks aimed at resolving labor disputes between support workers and both Catholic and Public school divisions failed this week. On Tuesday, an inquiry board met with […]