Category Archives: Breaking News
Weight Restrictions Begin April 4 on Regional Gravel Roads
Spring Load Limits Take Effect on Gravel Roads in RMWB FORT MCMURRAY, AB -The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is implementing spring load limits on municipal gravel roads starting Friday, April ...
Apr 02, 2025 photo_pw / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray literary magazine celebrates Poetry Month with launch event, social media campaign
Fort McMurray literary magazine marks Poetry Month with social media campaign, launch event FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - April is National Poetry Month, and Fort McMurray's NorthWord Literary Magazine is ma...
Apr 02, 2025 NorthWord Magazine, Issue 6 Volume 5
Canada Spared from Most U.S. Tariffs, But Auto, Steel, and Aluminum Hit Hard
Canada and Mexico are being spared from most of the sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump today. In a lengthy speech from the White House Rose Garden, Trump unveiled his latest tra...
Apr 02, 2025 paulbradyphoto / Depositphotos.com
RMWB Launches Census 2025
RMWB Launches 2025 Municipal Census With "Make it Count" Campaign FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) officially launched its 2025 municipal census today, urging resid...
Apr 01, 2025 Census 2025, RMWB supplied image
Alberta reverses controversial hospital meal policy following outcry
AHS Reverses Controversial Hospital Food Policy After Public Outcry Alberta Health Services (AHS) has scrapped a planned policy that would have restricted food and drink access for emergency ro...
Apr 01, 2025 vilevi / Depositphotos.com
Liberal Party Remains Silent on Candidate for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake UPDATED
Liberals yet to announce candidate as nomination deadline nears in Fort McMurray-Cold Lake FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - With less than a week remaining for candidates to file their paperwork with Elections Ca...
Apr 01, 2025 Voter Registration Card, image via Elections Canada
Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Gears up for AGM
FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m. MST. The meeting will reflect on the...
Mar 31, 2025
Explore the Art of Connection at YMM's Digital Art Exhibit Launch
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is set to launch the 2025 YMM Digital Art Exhibit Series with an event celebrating art, travel, and community. The showcase will ta...
Mar 31, 2025 YMM Digital Art Exhibit, 2025. Image via Flyymm.com
Fort McMurray Leaders Honoured Posthumously with King Charles III Medal
Honouring a Legacy: Boutilier and Stroud Receive National Recognition FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Two well-known community leaders in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo are being recognized posthumously with the Kin...
Mar 31, 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal, Image via Government of Canada
Fire Marshal Warns of BBQ Dangers After Weekend Fire
Fire Marshal urges barbecue safety after weekend fire Fort McMurray, AB -- Fire Marshal Nick Brenner is reminding residents to take precautions while grilling after a weekend fire destroyed a barbecue...
Mar 31, 2025 BBQ destroyed following fire. RMWB Supplied Image
