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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
Rooftop Campout raises over $30,000 for local charities
The Fort McMurray Fire Department’s Charities Association Rooftop Campout was a huge success. In total, the Charities Association raised $30,700.26, which will go toward five local charities. Ov...
Apr 24, 2023
Three people facing drugs and weapons charges
Three people are facing charges after the RCMP executed a search warrant in the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation (CPFN). On Friday, Wood Buffalo RCMP General Duty officers in conjunction with the Wood B...
Apr 24, 2023
Photo radar for week of April 24
The Municipality is reminding you that it’s Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Unit will be out on the streets this week. For the week of April 24th, the unit will be focusing on: Brett Drive A...
Apr 23, 2023
Tany Yao Replaces Zulkifl Mujahid as UCP Candidate
The United Conservative Party (UCP) is naming incumbent MLA, Tany Yao, as the official UCP candidate for the riding of Fort McMurray - Wood Buffalo. Tany Yao was first elected MLA in 2015 but lost the...
Apr 22, 2023
Expecting parents in RMWB getting helping hand
Expecting parents in Fort McMurray and the surrounding region are learning more from Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff. AHS now offers services to teach about pregnancy, breastfeeding, labour and de...
Apr 21, 2023
