Category Archives: Breaking News
Community leaders to launch Read Across Wood Buffalo Day initiative
FORT McMURRAY - A new literacy initiative aimed at promoting reading and community connection is set to launch later this month in the Wood Buffalo region. Community leaders, educators, students and r...
Mar 20, 2026 maxxyustas / Depositphotos.com
Suspect arrested after fleeing Highway 63 collision, driving into oncoming traffic
FORT McMURRAY - A 38-year-old man from Beaumont, Alta., is facing multiple charges after a dangerous driving incident and collision in Fort McMurray earlier this week. Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers w...
Mar 20, 2026
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo continues to gain tourism momentum as family-focused destination
FORT McMURRAY - A growing spotlight on Fort McMurray's tourism appeal is now being reinforced by a popular Alberta-based family travel platform highlighting the region as a destination packed with act...
Mar 20, 2026 Mac Island via https://www.albertamamas.com/things-to-do-fort-mcmurray/
Record snowfall and cold temperatures expected to carry into spring months
FORT McMURRAY - While many consider March 21 the official start of spring, Environment Canada says meteorological spring begins on March 1. With lingering winter conditions across Fort McMurray Wood B...
Mar 20, 2026 littleny / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray public school division to launch academy for student-athletes
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Public School Division is launching a new program aimed at supporting student-athletes with a blend of academic and athletic development. The initiative, currently op...
Mar 20, 2026 WoodysPhotos / Depositphotos.com
RCMP issue 13 roadside sanctions on St. Patrick's Day during National Impaired Driving Prevention Week
FORT McMURRAY - While St. Patrick's Day is known for green beer, levity and libations, it also falls during National Impaired Driving Prevention Week. Alberta RCMP say the annual campaign, running Mar...
Mar 20, 2026 An RCMP officer talking to a driver during a series of checkstops in Fort McMurray August 15th and 16th. Photo provided by the RCMP
Brett Drive reopens after significant water leak causes neighbourhood flooding
FORT McMURRAY - A water leak caused by a dislodged fire hydrant flooded parts of a Timberlea neighbourhood and affected several homes on Wednesday. On March 18, 2026, municipal crews responded to a si...
Mar 19, 2026 Brett Drive, Fort McMurray via Google Maps
RCMP officer cleared in Fort McMurray shooting after ASIRT investigation
FORT McMURRAY - An RCMP officer involved in a 2024 shooting in Fort McMurray has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation by Alberta's police watchdog. In a decision released March 19...
Mar 19, 2026
Province highlights investment as agri-food sector continues to grow
EDMONTON - Siwin Foods Ltd. has received more than $1.8 million in provincial tax credits following a major expansion of its food processing operations in Edmonton. The Alberta government says the fun...
Mar 19, 2026 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
Police urge caution as AI scams grow more sophisticated in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP are warning residents about a rise in scams using artificial intelligence as part of a provincewide fraud prevention campaign this month. Police say AI is increasingly being us...
Mar 19, 2026 realinemedia / Depositphotos.com
