Category Archives: Breaking News
Community gathers to honour Red Dress Day
Over 500 people gathered in Kiym Community Park on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to honour and bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women and girls, and two-spirit people who have gone missing or who...
May 05, 2024
RCMP in Fort Chipewyan make major drug seizure
FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta- Charges are pending against two males following a drug seizure in Fort Chipewyan. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) conducted a check stop in the northern hamlet on Fri...
May 05, 2024
RCMP lay additional charges in child abuse investigation
** WARNING: The following story contains information that may be disturbing to some readers. ** A woman arrested earlier this month and charged with several crimes against children is back in police c...
Apr 30, 2024
Police warn of counterfeit currency
Wood Buffalo RCMP is issuing a warning about counterfeit money in our community. Since April 12th, police have received multiple reports where individuals used, or attempted to use counterfeit $50 and...
Apr 29, 2024
Conservatives request emergency debate over drug crisis
The debate over opioid and street drug use in Canada is heating up. Conservative Leader Poilievre letter to Speaker Greg Fergus Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is requesting an emergency debate i...
Apr 28, 2024
One person dead following collision on Highway 63
A 47-year-old woman from Fort McMurray is dead following a serious motor vehicle accident over the weekend. Late Saturday morning RCMP along with EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 63 ...
Apr 28, 2024
Saprae Creek wildfire under control
The wildfire burning near Saprae Creek is now considered under control. The blaze began on April 21st prompting an evacuation alert to be issued for Saprae Creek Estates. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Thurs...
Apr 25, 2024
RCMP seeking missing woman
RCMP in Wood Buffalo is asking for your help locating a missing person. Amara Gonzales, a 35-year-old woman was last seen on April 4th in the downtown area. The police are concerned for her wellbeing....
Apr 25, 2024
Police searching for suspects in Thickwood vandalism
Police are investigating vandalism to several vehicles in Thickwood. Overnight on April 19th and 20th, several vehicles along Ross Haven Drive and Raven Place were damaged by vandals. At 1 a.m. on Sat...
Apr 24, 2024
Saprae Creek under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire
Update, 8:00 p.m. April 21: Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising the public not to operate drones in the vicinity of the wildfire. Police say drones have been seen flying in the area of the wildfire, ground...
Apr 21, 2024
