Category Archives: Breaking News
Updated: Highway 63 and 881 closed due to wildfires
Update as of 5:17am Alberta 511 are reporting highway 63 has been partially reopened to Traffic in both directions. Expect delays in the area due to heavy smoke. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -Travelers are ...
Jul 22, 2024
Extreme fire behavior to challenge crews
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Firefighters are not expected to get a break as the province warns of ongoing intense fire activity. Alberta Wildfire has issued an extreme fire behavior advisory as the extend...
Jul 22, 2024
Evacuation Alert issued for Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is placing the community of Janvier on an evacuation alert. The Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is also issuing an evacuation alert. There are two growi...
Jul 17, 2024
Stepping Stones seeking donations to help beat the heat
The ongoing heatwave is putting stress on community organizations. Woods Homes, the agency that runs Stepping Stones Youth Services, says they are in desperate need of supplies for their clients. Bjor...
Jul 17, 2024
FireSmart Interpretive Trail opens in Thickwood
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has officially opened the FireSmart Interpretive Trail. The pathway showcases FireSmart practices in construction and landscaping, including interpreti...
Jul 16, 2024
Vehicle crashes into liquor store on Real Martin Drive
Police and Fire personnel are responding to an incident on Real Martin Drive in Wood Buffalo. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, RCMP and Regional Emergency Services were on the scen...
Jul 14, 2024
Ukrainian community rallies after Russia attacks children's hospital
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo's Ukrainian community is calling on the world to take action after a deadly bombing this week in Kyiv. On Monday, missiles rained down on a children's hospital in the capita...
Jul 09, 2024
Algae advisory remains for Gregoire Lake
For residents looking to escape the heat by heading to Gregoire Lake, caution is still needed due to blue-green algae. Jack Pang, Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services North Zone, says...
Jul 09, 2024
NAABA brings acclaimed speaker to fall AGM
The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is bringing in a renowned speaker for their upcoming Annual General Meeting. Dr. Ken Coates will be the organization's guest and ...
Jul 08, 2024
Keyano to create Indigenous Student's Centre
Keyano College is building a new Indigenous Student Centre downtown. The new space will be located in what is currently the Syncrude Technology Centre on the Northeast side of their Clearwater Campus....
Jul 08, 2024
