Category Archives: News
Police warn of counterfeit currency
Wood Buffalo RCMP is issuing a warning about counterfeit money in our community. Since April 12th, police have received multiple reports where individuals used, or attempted to use counterfeit $50 and...
Apr 29, 2024
Alberta government highlights 2024 budget contribution to wildfire efforts
Funding from the 2024 Provincial Budget for wildfires was highlighted today in Slave Lake. This year, $19 million is being invested in wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response. The fundin...
Apr 29, 2024
St. Paul RCMP officer facing child pornography charges
An RCMP officer based in St. Paul, Alberta, is facing child exploitation charges after an investigation from Alberta's Law Enforcement Response Team. The investigation began in November when the suspe...
Apr 29, 2024
RCMP hoping to identify an unknown woman
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for your help in identifying a woman who may be in danger. The unknown woman attended the Provincial building on Thursday and spoke briefly with staff before leaving on RM...
Apr 29, 2024
Conservatives request emergency debate over drug crisis
The debate over opioid and street drug use in Canada is heating up. Conservative Leader Poilievre letter to Speaker Greg Fergus Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is requesting an emergency debate i...
Apr 28, 2024
One person dead following collision on Highway 63
A 47-year-old woman from Fort McMurray is dead following a serious motor vehicle accident over the weekend. Late Saturday morning RCMP along with EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 63 ...
Apr 28, 2024
Saprae Creek wildfire under control
The wildfire burning near Saprae Creek is now considered under control. The blaze began on April 21st prompting an evacuation alert to be issued for Saprae Creek Estates. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Thurs...
Apr 25, 2024
RCMP seeking missing woman
RCMP in Wood Buffalo is asking for your help locating a missing person. Amara Gonzales, a 35-year-old woman was last seen on April 4th in the downtown area. The police are concerned for her wellbeing....
Apr 25, 2024
New rules for outdoor fires in the RMWB
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is revising its Outdoor Fire Bylaw. The Municipal Council approved revisions to the rules governing outdoor fires at their meeting on April 22nd. The n...
Apr 24, 2024
Police searching for suspects in Thickwood vandalism
Police are investigating vandalism to several vehicles in Thickwood. Overnight on April 19th and 20th, several vehicles along Ross Haven Drive and Raven Place were damaged by vandals. At 1 a.m. on Sat...
Apr 24, 2024
