Category Archives: Breaking News

Environment Canada outlook points to warmer summer in Wood Buffalo
OTTAWA - Meteorologists are increasingly warning a strong El Nio weather pattern could develop later this year as Pacific Ocean temperatures continue rising rapidly in a key monitoring region. Forecas...
Jon Tupper May 11, 2026 bartoshd / Depositphotos.com

Province says accurate census count critical as Alberta continues rapid growth
FORT McMURRAY - Federal census codes have now been mailed to households across the Wood Buffalo region, and Alberta's government is encouraging residents to take part, arguing participation is directl...
Jon Tupper May 11, 2026 Stats Canada Web Image

Dirtbike riders flee police during Fort McMurray traffic stops
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating several incidents involving dirtbikes allegedly stunt driving and fleeing police in the Timberlea area late last month. Police say Municipal Traffic...
Jon Tupper May 11, 2026 Suspect on dirt bike. RCMP Image

YMM annual report highlights new routes and future growth plans
FORT McMURRAY - Passenger traffic at Fort McMurray International Airport declined slightly in 2025, although the airport authority says new routes, infrastructure investments and expanded partnerships...
Jon Tupper May 10, 2026

RCMP arrest prolific offender in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP say a man wanted on several outstanding warrants has been arrested in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation following an operation involving the Crime Reduction Unit and RCM...
Jon Tupper May 10, 2026 RCMP Truck, image by Jon Tupper

Fort McMurray to host Indigenous skilled trades mentorship symposium
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is investing $300,000 into a new pilot program aimed at helping Indigenous youth pursue careers in the skilled trades through mentorship and community partnerships. The...
Jon Tupper May 08, 2026 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com

Mayor and council hosting Seniors' Week luncheon June 1
FORT McMURRAY - Seniors and Elders from across the Wood Buffalo region are being invited to gather for the municipality's annual Seniors' Week Luncheon next month. Mayor and council will host the even...
Jon Tupper May 08, 2026 Seniors activities, aging in place. Image via RWMB.ca

Breast cancer screening service to visit Janvier May 28
JANVIER - Mobile mammography clinics will visit Janvier and Fort McMurray First Nation later this month as Alberta health officials work to improve breast cancer screening access in rural and remote c...
Jon Tupper May 08, 2026 motortion / Depositphotos.com

Suspect remanded after break and enter at Fort McMurray restaurant
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray man is facing charges after RCMP investigated a break and enter at a local restaurant early Wednesday morning. Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers responded around 1:30 a.m....
Jon Tupper May 08, 2026

ATCO marks wildfire anniversary with fire safety investment
FORT McMURRAY - ATCO is contributing funding toward fire prevention and youth firefighting programs in the Wood Buffalo region as the community marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 wildfire disas...
Jon Tupper May 08, 2026 ATCO, web image








