Category Archives: Breaking News

Province accepts Northern Alberta Development Council's recommendations in principle
Province accepts Northern Alberta Development Council's recommendations in principle FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Alberta government says northern Alberta will continue to play a vital role in driving the...
Jon Tupper Sep 02, 2025 ayzek / Depositphotos.com

King Charles Coronation Medal presented to Fort McMurray firefighter
Sandy Bowman calls Joe Gauthier's career a legacy of excellence FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A retired Fort McMurray firefighter has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for decades of service t...
Jon Tupper Sep 02, 2025 Left: Firefighter Joe Gauthier (Ret) with Mayor Sandy Bowman. Image via Mayor Sandy Bowman (right) Facebook post

Headline: Back to school brings stepped-up patrols in Fort McMurray
S/Sgt. Clayton confirms extra patrols will focus on drop-off and pick-up times FORT McMURRAY, AB. - With all students across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo returning to class Tuesday, Sept. 2, local offic...
Jon Tupper Sep 01, 2025

Police seek public's help to find missing woman in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray RCMP seek help finding missing woman FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 36-year-old woman. Rebecca Ann Bird was reported missin...
Jon Tupper Sep 01, 2025 Rebecca Bird Missing Person, RCMP Supplied poster

Car show donation covers nine months of supports at Centre of Hope
Acden Show and Shine raises more than $33,000 for Centre of Hope FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The fifth annual Acden Show and Shine has raised more than $33,000 to support people experiencing homelessness in ...
Jon Tupper Sep 01, 2025 ACDEN Show and Shine, Facebook image

Youth assaulted at Timberlea shopping plaza, RCMP seek suspect
RCMP seek suspect after youth assaulted in Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help to identify a man accused of pushing a youth off their bike at a busy T...
Jon Tupper Sep 01, 2025 Timberlea Assault Suspect, RCMP provided photo

RMWB seeks public input on housing needs
Municipality aims to capture urban and rural perspectives on housing FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Housing is a hot topic from coast to coast, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is no exception. The...
Jon Tupper Aug 29, 2025 AllaSerebrina / Depositphotos.com

RCMP release images and ask for public's help in identifying suspect
RCMP release images and ask for public's help in identifying suspect FORT McMURRAY, AB. - An ATM customer is out $400 and Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect. Mo...
Jon Tupper Aug 29, 2025 Suspect in ATM $400 Cash Theft, RCMP Supplied Image

Community gathers to celebrate the life of Jordon Hall
Hall is remembered for his dedication to public service and advocacy for mental health FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Family, colleagues and community members gathered at Shell Place on August 28 to celebrate t...
Jon Tupper Aug 28, 2025 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com

RMWB seeks resident input for 10-year social wellbeing plan
Quick poll, full survey and idea sharing all part of engagement effort FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to take part in shaping a new 10-year plan to ...
Jon Tupper Aug 28, 2025 alebloshka / Depositphotos.com








