Category Archives: Breaking News

Dirt Bike Rider Charged After RCMP Respond to OHV Complaints in Timberlea
Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged a 19-year-old Fort McMurray man after reports of 20+ dirt bikes and OHVs stunting and driving dangerously on Confederation Way and Tower Road on May 1. When police tried...
Jordan Keating May 02, 2025

Wildfire Risk Increased to High in Fort McMurray
The wildfire danger has been increased to high in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, as well as nearby Lac La Biche Forest Area. This area includes southern parts of Wood Buffalo, including Conklin and Ja...
Jordan Keating May 02, 2025 Alberta Wildfire conducts Hazard Reduction Burn

RCMP Warn Public Not to Approach Wanted Man
Alberta RCMP are warning the public not to approach a wanted man who may be in the Fort McMurray area. Francis William Cardinal is wanted for multiple crimes and is known to frequent parts of northern...
Jordan Keating May 02, 2025

Fort McMurray Author Up for National Crime Writing Award
Fort McMurray's Therese Greenwood is a finalist for the 2025 Award of Excellence for Best Short Story from the Crime Writers of Canada this is her fourth nomination. Her story Hatchcheck Bingo, set in...
Jordan Keating May 02, 2025

RCMP-Involved Death Under Investigation in Fort McMurray
A man has died after an encounter with Wood Buffalo RCMP in Fort McMurray on Wednesday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m., officers were called to a disturbance at a daycare in Abasand, with a similar compl...
Jordan Keating May 02, 2025 By Mitchell Smith - https://www.flickr.com/photos/technocardy/51142416946/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=145438354

Man Dead After Motorcycle Crash on Heritage Drive
A 22 year old man from Fort McMurray was killed when he lost control of his dirt bike slammed and into a parked vehicle. This happened yesterday (May 1st) on Heritage Drive in the Parsons Creek area o...
Play 103-7 Staff May 02, 2025

Europa Super Circus Makes Its Canadian Debut in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray is about to experience a thrilling, world-class show as Europa Super Circus makes its highly anticipated Canadian debut! From June 12th to 15th, Europe's grandest circus tradition takes ...
Jordan Keating Apr 29, 2025

Fort McMurray Firefighters Return to the Rooftop for Annual Charity Campout
Firefighters in Fort McMurray will once again brave the elements this week, not for an emergency, but for charity. The Fort McMurray Firefighters Charities Association is holding its annual rooftop ca...
Jordan Keating Apr 29, 2025

Premier Smith Reacts to Liberal Election Win
Premier Danielle Smith isn't holding back after the re-election of a Liberal minority government. In a statement, Smith congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on his win, but quickly shifted focus t...
Jordan Keating Apr 29, 2025

Low Wildfire Risk in Fort McMurray Forest Area
Due to recent rain and lower temperatures, the wildfire danger level is low in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, and fire officials are urging everyone to take extra care. Temperatures are expected to in...
Jordan Keating Apr 29, 2025 Fire photo by Darry Russell








