Category Archives: News
Updated: Highway 63 and 881 closed due to wildfires
Update as of 5:17am Alberta 511 are reporting highway 63 has been partially reopened to Traffic in both directions. Expect delays in the area due to heavy smoke. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -Travelers are ...
Jul 22, 2024
Extreme fire behavior to challenge crews
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Firefighters are not expected to get a break as the province warns of ongoing intense fire activity. Alberta Wildfire has issued an extreme fire behavior advisory as the extend...
Jul 22, 2024
Chard man arrested in break-and-enter on Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
Wood Buffalo RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection to a break-and-enter. Police were patrolling the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation when they were alerted to a break-in in progress. The fire depar...
Jul 22, 2024
Fort McMuray man charged after alleged indecent acts in public
Wood Buffalo RCMP have arrested a man after a number of indecent acts in public places. The first one of note took place on July 11th at about 7:45 in the evening. RCMP were called to Millennium Drive...
Jul 19, 2024
Finally, some positive news in the firefighting effort
Some positive news in the fire front yesterday, as Alberta Transportation opened up Highway 881 south of Janvier. The highway was previously closed due to fire conditions and poor visibility. The situ...
Jul 19, 2024
Stepping Stones seeking donations to help beat the heat
The ongoing heatwave is putting stress on community organizations. Woods Homes, the agency that runs Stepping Stones Youth Services, says they are in desperate need of supplies for their clients. Bjor...
Jul 17, 2024
FireSmart Interpretive Trail opens in Thickwood
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has officially opened the FireSmart Interpretive Trail. The pathway showcases FireSmart practices in construction and landscaping, including interpreti...
Jul 16, 2024
Wildfires Continue to Grow
Updated July 12 2024 - 7:30pm The large cluster of fires near the Firebag River, known collectively as the Cattail Complex and managed under MCX002, remains a critical concern. Triggered by lightning ...
Jul 12, 2024
Smoke Plume Visible South of Fort McMurray
Alberta Wildfire Confirms Algar Fire Complex Origin Update: 9:20 p.m. July 11, 2024 Fire MWF-069, the largest fire within the Algar Wildfire Complex, has grown to 9,000 hectares in size; approximately...
Jul 11, 2024
Renowned Indigenous artist Alex Janvier passes away
One of Canada's greatest painters, who had many ties to the Fort McMurray area, has passed away. Alex Janvier's death was announced at the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly in Mo...
Jul 11, 2024
