Category Archives: Breaking News

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has officially opened local spray parks for the season. Families can enjoy the water daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at spots like Borealis, Lakewood, Parsons Cr...

Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man from Fort McMurray. 51-year-old John Lawrence Paquette was last seen on April 23rd and last spoke to friends on March 26th. ...

At this weeks RMWB council meeting, a rezoning bylaw was approved to allow a new K-12 Francophone school to be built in Abasand, replacing the current cole Borale. The motion passed 4-3, with councill...

Property owners in the RMWB should expect their 2025 property tax notices next week, sent early to avoid delays from a potential Canada Post strike starting May 22. To avoid late fees, residents are e...

Alberta has officially hit a major milestone, the province's population has surpassed five million people. According to new modelling from Statistics Canada, Alberta is now the fastest growing provinc...

You've heard the expression..."water on the water, beer on the pier". Its a reminder to make sure you are not impaired when operating a boat on the many waterways and lakes in the region. Between May ...

The Fort McKay Northern Spirits U19 Girls' Football team is breaking new ground as North America's first Indigenous girls' tackle football team. With a 4-1 record and a four-game win streak, they're t...

Composite High School is recognizing the outstanding efforts of its student leaders who are making a real difference both in school and throughout the community. From creative events to community-focu...

As off-highway vehicle season ramps up, the RMWB is reminding residents to ride responsibly. OHV use is not allowed anywhere in Fort McMurray, except for designated roads in Abasand. Trails are locate...

With warmer weather, E-scooter use is on the rise in Wood Buffalo, and the RCMP is reminding the public of important safety rules. E-scooters are considered miniature vehicles under Alberta law, and i...