Category Archives: News
RMWB reaches ambulance deal with AHS
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is announcing a new agreement with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to provide ambulance and EMS services in our region. The five-year contract ensures fo...
Apr 07, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP to host Hate Crime information session
Wood Buffalo RCMP will be hosting an information session on hate-motivated crimes. This three-hour talk will be held virtually through MS teams on April 11th from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics will include under...
Apr 05, 2024
Steps for Life continues to support Canadian families
Honoring families affected by workplace tragedies; the annual Steps for Life walk will take place on May 4th. The family-focused five-kilometer event on the Birchwood Trails is an opportunity for peop...
Apr 04, 2024
TransCanada Highwaymen to headline Keyano Gala
Keyano College is announcing the line-up for its annual gala this fall. Drawing inspiration from Canada's natural wonders, the Gala will feature live performances by The TransCanada Highwaymen and the...
Apr 04, 2024
RCMP seek help identifying bicycle theft suspects
Police are asking for your help in identifying two suspects who allegedly stole a bicycle. On the afternoon of Monday, March 25th a green Kona bike was taken from Holy Trinity High School. The RCMP ha...
Apr 02, 2024
RMWB Shelving Plans to Privatize Some Services for Now.
The RMWB has been looking for ways to save money, with decreasing revenue and increasing costs effecting its bottom line. The RMWB informed The Canadian Union of Public Employees about this idea a few...
Apr 01, 2024
Carbon Price Increasing Today, Gas up over three cents per litre
There were some protests across the country, as the national carbon price increased on April Fool's Day. The national price on pollution is rising by 15-dollars per tonne. That means filling...
Apr 01, 2024
ASIRT investigates death of man in police custody
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is launching an investigation into a man's death while in RCMP custody. On Thursday, March 21, police at the Wood Buffalo detachment responded to a c...
Mar 26, 2024
RCMP seek missing male
The RCMP is asking for your help locating a missing person. Lawrence Walker, a 33-year-old resident of Fort McMurray was last seen on Saturday evening in the Thickwood area. Walker is 5 feet 10 inches...
Mar 25, 2024
RCMP seek suspects after vehicle stolen in Thickwood
Wood Buffalo RCMP is looking for suspects after a vehicle was stolen in Thickwood. Police say a grey 2006 Chevy Cobalt was taken near the 100 block of Signal Road on Sunday around 11:30 p.m. The vehic...
Mar 25, 2024
