Category Archives: Breaking News
Extreme wildfire danger grips Fort McMurray Forest Area amid hot weather
FORT McMURRAY - Extreme wildfire danger has returned to the Fort McMurray Forest Area as hot, dry weather continues to increase the risk of new fires. Alberta Wildfire is urging residents and visitors...
Jun 29, 2026 Alberta Fire Advisory Logo, image via Alberta Wildfire
Fort McKay First Nation alerts residents after Suncor reports Mildred Lake fire
FORT McMURRAY - Suncor's Indigenous and Community Relations team has informed Fort McKay First Nation of a fire at the company's Mildred Lake facility, prompting the First Nation to alert residents th...
Jun 29, 2026 TastyCakes is the photographer, Jamitzky subsequently equalized the colour., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Fort McMurray's Nicole Bourque-Bouchier joins Michael J. Fox, Christine Sinclair as Order of Canada honouree
FORT McMURRAY - Fort McMurray business leader and philanthropist Nicole Bourque-Bouchier has officially been invested into the Order of Canada, joining more than 8,300 Canadians recognized since the h...
Jun 29, 2026 Nicole Bourque-Bouchier inducted into the Order of Canada
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
