Category Archives: Breaking News
Ethics Report Slams Councilor Dogar's Conduct During Last Year's Wildfires
Councillor Dogar sanctioned for interference during 2024 wildfire crisis, but sanctions no longer enforceable FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Councillor Shafiq Dogar was sanctioned by the Regional Municipality o...
Jul 28, 2025 Counsellor Shafiq Dogar RMWB Official Photo
RCMP-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead in Lac La Biche
LAC LA BICHE, AB - A man is dead following a confrontation with RCMP officers at a residence in Lac La Biche on Sunday morning. According to RCMP, officers responded to a disturbance call at approxima...
Jul 28, 2025
Wood Buffalo detachment strives to meet demands of diverse, expanding region
Policing and the Public: The changing face of the RMWB This is the first in a series on policing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Harvard Media News recently sat down with Chief Su...
Jul 28, 2025 Chief Superintendent Mark Hancock OIC Wood Buffalo Detachment, Mark Hancock. Image via Linkedin
Residents invited to help shape Wood Buffalo's 10-year community safety plan
RMWB seeks public input on 10-year safety and well-being plan FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is developing a 10-year Safety and Social Well-Being Strategy and is asking...
Jul 28, 2025 Bylaw services / RMWB Peace Officer, image via rmwb.ca
Indigenous teacher program supports Fort McMurray's reconciliation goals
U of A program aims to boost number of Indigenous teachers across Alberta FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A teacher education program at the University of Alberta is expanding its reach with a aim of getting mor...
Jul 27, 2025 Dr. Evelyn Steinhauer image via https://www.evelynsteinhauer.ca/
Candidate resources now available for RMWB's 2025 municipal election
RMWB offers support for residents considering council run in 2025 election FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is offering a range of supports to residents who are thinking ...
Jul 27, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com
Albertans Urged to Take Precautions Against Insect Bites and Wildlife Encounters This Summer
Fort McMurray--As summer activities ramp up across Alberta, health officials are reminding residents to take extra precautions when spending time outdoors to avoid insect bites and potential wildlife ...
Jul 25, 2025 zhigbykyt1961.gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Record crowds flock to Wheels and Wings show in Fort McMurray
Toyota Supra, Chevy Camaro win top honours at Fort McMurray car show FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A gleaming 2021 Toyota Supra and a restored 1969 Chevrolet Camaro drove away with top honours at this weekend'...
Jul 25, 2025 Wheels and Wings facebook photo courtesy of Fly YMM
Improperly discarded cigarettes blamed for 2 Fort McMurray fires in one week
Improperly extinguished cigarettes blamed for 2 Fort McMurray fires in 5 days FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Fire officials in Fort McMurray are warning residents about the dangers of careless smoking after two...
Jul 25, 2025
Hulk Hogan, larger-than-life wrestling icon, dies at 71
Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dead at 71 Hulk Hogan, the wrestling superstar whose larger-than-life persona helped turn professional wrestling into a global entertainment juggernaut, has died at age 7...
Jul 24, 2025 Hulk Hogan, Wikimedia Commons CC License
