Category Archives: Breaking News
Police Looking for Missing 48 Year-Old Woman
The RCMP are hoping you can help them find a woman who was reported missing yesterday (May 26th). 48 year old Janet Horvath of Fort McMurray was last seen on Ross Haven Drive, and the Wood Buffalo RCM...
May 27, 2025 An image of 48 year old Janet Horvath, who was reported missing in Fort McMurray on May 26th. Image provided by the RCMP
Veteran Quebec MP Scarpaleggia Elected House Speaker
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia Named New Commons Speaker Canada's newly elected Parliament has chosen Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia as the new Speaker of the House of Commons. Selected by secret ba...
May 27, 2025
FireSmart rebates now available for wildfire-resilient home upgrades
Fort McMurray, AB - Homeowners across the region can now apply for rebates to help cover the cost of wildfire-resilient upgrades. The money is available through the FireSmart Home Rebate Program, a jo...
May 27, 2025 RMWB FireSmart inspector. Image via rmwb.ca
Storm Threat and Sweltering Heat Grip Fort McMurray Region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the RMWB. The watch extends from Fort Smith to the southern portions of the RMWB. According to Environment Canada: "Conditions are favoura...
May 26, 2025 Severe Thunderstorm, image via Wikimedia Commons. CC License
Body Cameras Now Standard Gear for Wood Buffalo RCMP
RCMP in Wood Buffalo begin using body cameras FORT McMURRAY, AB. - RCMP officers in Wood Buffalo are now wearing body-worn cameras as part of their standard equipment. The move, which took effect May ...
May 26, 2025 RCMP Body Worn Camera. Image supplied by RCMP
Byelections Called for Edmonton Ellerslie, Strathcona and Olds-Didsbury
Voters in three Alberta ridings head to the polls June 23 to choose new MLAs amid shifting political dynamics. Some Albertans will be heading to the polls in three provincial ridings this summer. Elec...
May 26, 2025 NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, image via albertandp.ca
Federal Energy Minister Pledges Fast-Tracked Energy Development, Industry Encouraged
New Energy Minister Signals Shift Toward Fast-Tracking Canadian Resource Development Canada's new energy minister is signalling a sharp change in tone from Ottawa when it comes to resource development...
May 26, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com
New Indigenous Student Centre at Keyano honours culture, tradition and reconciliation
Bouchier Indigenous Student Centre officially opens at Keyano College FORT McMURRAY, AB - Keyano College has officially opened a new student space honouring Indigenous cultures, traditions and voices ...
May 26, 2025 Ribbon Cutting for Bouchier Indigenous Student Centre. Image supplied by Keyano College
Tinder dry conditions spark warnings from Alberta Wildfire
Extreme fire danger and heat warning in Fort McMurray Forest Area FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Extreme heat and fire danger are gripping the Fort McMurray Forest Area as Alberta Wildfire and Environment Can...
May 25, 2025 igorartmd / Depositphotos.com
Residents invited to shape future of aging in the RMWB
RMWB seeks public input on future aging-in-place optionse Fort McMurray, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to help shape the future of aging in the region as part of a...
May 25, 2025 Seniors activities, aging in place. Image via RWMB.ca
