Category Archives: Breaking News
Wildfire danger remains very high in Fort McMurray Forest Area
FORT MCMURRAY - The wildfire danger remains very high in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, with a fire advisory still in effect and a fire restriction in place in Wood Buffalo National Park. The wildfire...
Sep 11, 2026 Alberta Fire Advisory Logo, image via Alberta Wildfire
RCMP offer online safety tips as Alberta students return to school
EDMONTON - With schools back in full swing, RCMP are reminding young people to protect their digital reputations and think carefully about what they share online. Alberta RCMP are sharing online safet...
Sep 11, 2026 RCMP Crest
RES seeks public feedback on ambulance services in Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY - Regional Emergency Services is asking residents to share their experiences with local ambulance services as part of an effort to improve emergency medical care in the region. RES is co...
Sep 11, 2026
Wood Buffalo marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with firefighter memorial
FORT MCMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Regional Emergency Services are marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks today with their annual Fallen Firefighter ...
Sep 11, 2026 Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, RMWB Image
Alberta RCMP remove 125 impaired drivers from roads over Labour Day weekend
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP say 125 impaired drivers were removed from provincial roadways during enhanced enforcement over the Labour Day long weekend. Police say 85 drivers received Immediate Roadside S...
Sep 10, 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
Wood Buffalo RCMP seek help locating missing 16-year-old girl
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Fort McMurray earlier this week. Police say Malea Boudreau was last seen Sept. 8 in ...
Sep 10, 2026 Missing Person Poster, Malea Boudreau. RCMP Supplied image
Winning Split ticket worth $66,885 remains unclaimed
FORT MCMURRAY - A winning ticket worth nearly $67,000 remains unclaimed after the Winning Split 50/50 raffle raised more than $133,000 during the Wood Buffalo Ribfest weekend. Ticket D-23656 was selec...
Sep 10, 2026 Local HERO, Web Image
RMWB seeks feedback on expanding designated OHV routes
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo is considering expanding designated off-highway vehicle routes into several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods and is asking residents for feedback before recommendations are br...
Sep 10, 2026 level99 / Depositphotos.com
Free hazardous waste and electronics roundup set for Saturday
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo residents can dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics for free during a one-day collection event Saturday. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is holdin...
Sep 10, 2026 Smileus / Depositphotos.com
Alberta expands math and reading screening to grades 4 and 5
EDMONTON - Alberta is expanding mandatory reading and math screening to grades 4 and 5 as the province increases funding for testing and supports for students who are falling behind. The province says...
Sep 10, 2026 sinenkiy / Depositphotos.com
