Category Archives: Breaking News
Fort McMurray's Back-to-School Drive Breaks Records and Brings Community Together
FORT MCMURRAY--Fort McMurray's spirit of generosity was on full display this past weekend as the city's second annual Back-to-School Drive smashed records, distributing more than 2,500 backpacks fille...
Aug 25, 2025 A huge turnout for the "Back School Drive" in Fort McMurray. Image from the Prestige Jewelers social media feed.
Man Wanted By Police Arrested on Sunday
CALLING LAKE--Michael Cardinal, who had been the subject of a police alert issued on Saturday, has been located and taken into custody by Athabaska RCMP. Authorities report that Cardinal was sought in...
Aug 24, 2025
Major Transit Changes Taking Effect in Fort McMurray
Starting Friday, August 22, residents of Fort McMurray will see a complete overhaul of the RMWB Transit system. All existing routes and schedules are being discontinued and replaced with a new network...
Aug 22, 2025
RCMP Checkstop Operation Targets Impaired Driving in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray- Wood Buffalo RCMP, in partnership with Municipal Traffic Services, conducted a targeted checkstop operation on the evening of August 15 and into the early morning hours of August 16, 20...
Aug 22, 2025 RCMP vehicles at a checkstop in Fort McMurray August 15th and 16th. Photo provided by the RCMP
Rain Lowers Fire Danger in Lac La Biche Forest Area
Recent rainfall has helped lower the fire danger rating in the Lac La Biche Forest Area to moderate, offering some relief to crews working across the region. One of the largest incidents, the Pelican ...
Aug 21, 2025
Memorial set for next week for Acting Captain Jordan Hall
The Fort McMurray Fire Fighters Association is holding a memorial for Acting Captain Jordan Hall Next week. The memorial is set for next Thursday, August 28th at 2:00pm at SMS Place on Mac Island. The...
Aug 20, 2025 An image of Acting Captain Jordan Hall, who passed away recently. Image courtesy of the Fort McMurray Fire Fighters Association Social Media Feed.
Wood Buffalo Closes 27 Encampments, Moves Over 20 People into Supportive Housing
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, in partnership with several community agencies, is making steady progress in addressing homelessness and closing encampments across the regio...
Aug 20, 2025 An image of the RMWB's Council Chambers, courtesy of the RMWB Social Media feed.
Inflation down, but food costs climbing
The national rate of inflation dropped Canada's annual inflation rate fell two ticks to 1.7 per cent in July thanks to lower prices at the pump. Statistics Canada says gas prices were down more than 1...
Aug 19, 2025 InkDropCreative / Depositphotos.com
Poilievre Wins Alberta Byelection, Set for Return to House of Commons
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is officially heading back to Ottawa after securing a decisive victory in Monday's federal byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding. Poilievre won more...
Aug 19, 2025 An image from Pierre Poilievre's social media feed, after his byelection win last night. The image includes his wife Anaida Poilievre.
Air Canada Strike Ends with Tentative Deal; Flights to Resume
Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement to end a strike that disrupted travel nationwide over the weekend. The strike began early Saturday mornin...
Aug 19, 2025 An image of the tail section of an Air Canada Aircraft. Image courtesy of Air Canada's social media feed.
