Category Archives: News
RMWB Council votes to become full-time without public consultation
Some controversy at RWMB council, as Councillors voted in favour of becoming full-time. The decision, made after a 6-3 vote in favour, came after a heated debate during Tuesday's council meeting...
Jun 12, 2024
Two Fort McMurray residents facing charges after downtown armed robbery
Two suspects are facing armed robbery charges after an incident in downtown Fort McMurray last week. Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to the Shoppers Drug Mart on the 8600 block of Franklin Avenue ...
Jun 10, 2024
RCMP investigating random assaults in Fort McMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP is on the lookout for three suspects who are responsible for two assaults that took place last week. On Saturday afternoon at about 2:30, the three suspects allegedly assaulted a vic...
Jun 06, 2024
Fort McMurray man facing indecent act charges
A Fort McMurray man is facing charges after three alleged incidents of indecency. Wood Buffalo RCMP say they had received reports of these incidents since the end of April. On Monday, officers respond...
Jun 06, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigating stolen generators
The theft of generators has triggered a Wood Buffalo RCMP investigation. Between May 23rd and 24th, two Honda 2500 generators were stolen from a black utility trailer that was parked at the 300 block ...
Jun 06, 2024
Bank of Canada brings down key interest rate to 4.75%
Some optimism to those borrowing from the banks for variable rate mortgages, credit lines, and other loans Wednesday, as the Bank of Canada dropped their key interest rate by 25 basis points, down to ...
Jun 05, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigating fatal collision on Highway 63
Wood Buffalo RCMP say one of the drivers involved in Tuesday's collision on Highway 63 has died. Police say a northbound pickup truck entered the southbound lane of Highway 63 near Suncor's north acce...
Jun 04, 2024
Municipality offering heavy item collection
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is gearing up to help residents get rid of unwanted items. Between June 25 and July 11, the municipality is offering curbside collection of large heavy items....
Jun 03, 2024
Fort City Car Show enters 10th year
The annual Fort City Father's Day Car Show is set to kick off on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event where people from around Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo an...
May 30, 2024
Optimism continues during Alberta wildfire season
Alberta Wildfire continues work on extinguishing wildfires throughout the province. According to the Alberta Wildfire interactive map, there are 27 active wildfires in the province, with only on...
May 30, 2024
