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Backyard fire leads to damages in Wood Buffalo Estates
Regional Emergency Services (RES) responded to a fire in the Wood Buffalo Estates area Friday night. Crews arrived at a residence near Wilson and Williams Drive around 9:35 p.m. According to RES, the ...
May 02, 2023
Fire restriction in effect for most of RMWB
A fire restriction is now in effect for most of the RMWB, including Fort McMurray. The fire restriction includes First Nations and applies to fires on public lands within: Fort McMurray (all neighbour...
May 02, 2023
Chamber of Commerce seeks directors at AGM
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is opening nominations for its board of directors. The Chamber is inviting interested individuals who possess relevant expertise and share their values to run for...
May 01, 2023
9th Annual Spring Food Drive hauls in over $18,000
The Wood Buffalo Food Banks’ (WBFB) 9th Annual Spring Food Drive was another massive success this year. Over the weekend, the community came together to raise $18,365, and 28,113 pounds of food ...
May 01, 2023
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
