Category Archives: News
Seasonal flood measures in place as Athabasca River breakup approaches
FORT MCMURRAY - As river breakup season approaches, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says preparations are complete to reduce the risk of spring flooding in the downtown core. Municipal offic...
Apr 02, 2026 Permanent Flood Mitigation, RMWB Web image
RMWB secures $367K to support housing stability programs
FORT MCMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has received federal funding to support homelessness prevention efforts in the community through a local non-profit program. The municipality ...
Apr 02, 2026 vilevi / Depositphotos.com
Wood Buffalo RCMP launch new unit to combat financial crime
FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are launching a new Financial Crime Unit aimed at addressing the growing impact of fraud and cyber-related offences in the region. The unit, announced Wednesday, will...
Apr 02, 2026 RCMP Detachment. Image via RMWB.CA
Fort Chipewyan winter road set to close April 7
FORT MCMURRAY - The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is set to close for the season April 7 as warmer spring temperatures continue to affect travel conditions. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says...
Apr 02, 2026
Canada extends work permit deadlines for Ukrainians under CUAET
OTTAWA - Canada is extending temporary work permit measures for Ukrainians who fled Russia's invasion, giving eligible applicants more time to remain in the workforce while living in the country. Immi...
Apr 01, 2026 JaneUK / Depositphotos.com
Canada reaches new frontier as Hansen begins historic moon mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA has successfully launched a crewed mission to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard and set to become the first Ca...
Apr 01, 2026 Artemis II Launch, image via NASA TV
Bill 25 aims to limit political influence in Alberta schools
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is proposing legislation aimed at removing political and ideological influence from classrooms while strengthening school safety and accountability across the education...
Apr 01, 2026 Frank Spragins High School, Facebook image
RCMP lay charge following serious assault in Fort Chipewyan
FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alta. - An 18-year-old man has been charged following an aggravated assault in Fort Chipewyan over the weekend. RCMP say officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Loutit St...
Apr 01, 2026
Some municipal fees rise as updated rates take effect in Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY - Today, April 1, updated user fees, rates and charges are taking effect across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo following approval by council last fall. The municipality says w...
Apr 01, 2026 RMWB Council Budget meeting Feb 3, 2026
Canada reaches for the moon as Hansen joins historic mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The big day is finally here as NASA prepares to send humans around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen is set to make history today aboard the Artem...
Apr 01, 2026 Southern edge of the moon as photographed by Jon Tupper in Thickwood, Fort McMurray AB
