Category Archives: Breaking News
Fort McMurray Battalion Chief Matthew Collins retires after 29 years
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Firefighters Association is recognizing Battalion Chief Matthew Collins following his retirement after 29 years with the Fort McMurray Fire Department. Collins joined...
Jun 29, 2026 2022 Regional Emergency Services Firetruck
RMWB shares top summer bylaw reminders for residents
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is encouraging residents to be good neighbours this summer by keeping properties tidy, driving safely and following local bylaws. Aaron Anders...
Jun 29, 2026 Bylaw services / RMWB Peace Officer, image via rmwb.ca
YMM celebrates more than 500 workers during Airport Workers Day:
FORT McMURRAY - More than 500 employees working across the Fort McMurray International Airport campus were recognized Thursday as the Fort McMurray Airport Authority marked Airport Workers Day with a ...
Jun 29, 2026
Wood Buffalo RCMP offer summer safety reminders for families
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are reminding parents and caregivers to keep child safety top of mind as students begin summer vacation and spend more time outdoors. Police say children and teenager...
Jun 29, 2026
Fire advisory issued as wildfire danger climbs across Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - The wildfire danger in our region is very high. A fire advisory is now in effect for the Fort McMurray Forest Area as hot, dry conditions and strong winds increase the risk of new fire...
Jun 28, 2026 Forecast Fire Danger for June 28
Fort McMurray Métis says Cultural Centre construction to restart after redesign
FORT McMURRAY - Construction on the beleaguered McMurray Mtis Cultural Centre is expected to resume this fall after a year-long redesign aimed at reducing costs and putting the delayed project on a mo...
Jun 28, 2026 Metis Cultural Centre, McMurray Metis Facebook image
Fort McMurray Sports Academy names Matt Liggett lead hockey instructor
FORT McMURRAY - Fort McMurray's new Sports Academy is beginning to come together with the appointment of a veteran local hockey coach to lead its hockey program. The Wood Buffalo Athletic Academy has ...
Jun 26, 2026 Matt Liggett, Wood Buffalo Sports Academy, Facebook post
Robert Cree wins silver at Independent Publisher Book Awards
FORT McMURRAY - After receiving more than a half dozen nominations for literary awards, Elder Robert Cree is now bringing home the trophies. Cree's memoir, The Many Names of Robert Cree, has earned a ...
Jun 26, 2026 Author Robert Cree, supplied image
Fraser Institute says carbon policies hurting Alberta energy competitiveness
CALGARY - A new report from the Fraser Institute claims industrial carbon taxes and mandatory carbon capture requirements are making Alberta's energy sector less competitive with major U.S. producers....
Jun 26, 2026 katiindies / Depositphotos.com
Fire danger climbs to very high as new wildfires ignite near Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Wildfire danger has climbed to very high across the Fort McMurray Forest Area as crews respond to a growing number of lightning-caused fires, although officials say no communities are ...
Jun 26, 2026 Fire Danger Forecast Map, Alberta Wildfire, June 26, 2026
