Category Archives: News
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism Announces New Interim CEO
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) has appointed Lisa Sweet as the new Interim CEO. She succeeds Dennis Vroom, who led the organi...
Aug 08, 2024
Fort McMurray Airport receives award for public health and safety readiness
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta - The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has been recognized for its commitment to public health and safety-readiness. Airports Council International recently awarded YMM...
Aug 06, 2024
Two Dead in Separate Boating Accidents Over Long Weekend in Alberta
Two Albertans have died in separate boating accidents over the long weekend. On Saturday, a young boy drowned on Slave Lake while kayaking with his father. RCMP were alerted after the pair did not rea...
Aug 06, 2024
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"
After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media...
Jul 31, 2024
Today is a "Day of Caring for Jasper"
The fires in Jasper are now out, and crews are trying to re-establish some of the infrastructure like power, and water. The wildfire that raged through the town has moved on as well. Some Parks Canada...
Jul 30, 2024
Indigenous communities enter historic partnership with TC Energy
Indigenous groups in Alberta are making history with Canada's largest equity ownership agreement. Seventy-two Indigenous and First Nations communities across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewa...
Jul 30, 2024
Police investigate ongoing complaints of dangerous motorcycle driver
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Police are searching for the driver of a motorcycle that nearly struck several pedestrians and vehicles last week. Around midnight on July 21, RCMP received reports of a black...
Jul 29, 2024
Environment Canada tracking severe thunderstorms near Fort McMurray
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Fort McMurray, July 29, 2:00 p.m. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Fort McMurray as of Monday at 1:49 p.m., according to En...
Jul 29, 2024
A "Day of Caring" Set for the victims of the wildfires in and around Jasper.
The devastation in Jasper and the surrounding area is incredible. An area that thrives on tourism, especially in the summer is now faced with the long prospect of recovery, and rebuilding. On Wednesda...
Jul 29, 2024
Evacuation Alerts lifted for Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
Evacuation Alerts for Janvier and the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation have been lifted. This is due to progress made on Fire 136 in the Kettle River Complex, which remains 12 kilometres from the ...
Jul 25, 2024
