Category Archives: News
Keyano student competes for top prize in trades
A student from Keyano College is heading to Skills Canada's national competition this week. Keegan Sturge, who won the gold medal for electrical installations at the Provincial Skills Competition earl...
May 28, 2024
RMWB launches FireSmart rebate program
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has launched a FireSmart home renovations rebate program. Homeowners looking to upgrade their residences with fire-resistant materials can apply for gr...
May 28, 2024
Fire south of Fort McMurray under control
The wildfire identified as MWF-017, burning 5.5 kilometers south of Fort McMurray, is now under control, according to Alberta Wildfire. Alberta Wildfire stated that the fire is contained and will be e...
May 27, 2024
Wildfire smoke may become visible
Alberta Wildfire says that over the next few days, residents may occasionally see smoke from the fire south of Fort McMurray known as MWF-017. The fire is still considered "being held," meaning that u...
May 26, 2024
2024 Baseball Canada Cup coming to Fort McMurray
Amateur Baseball is returning to Fort McMurray this August. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is set to host the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup from August 7th to 11th with games at Mac Island and Ross Hennigar Pa...
May 23, 2024
Police seek missing 15 year old
UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP announced on Thursday night that Demario Brown has been located and is safe. Police in Wood Buffalo are asking for your help locating a missing 15-year-old male. Demario Brow...
May 23, 2024
Council approves third phase of downtown revitalization
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is moving ahead with the third phase of its Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program. On May 21, 2024, the Council approved the third phase of the Do...
May 23, 2024
Fire bans lifted south of Lake Athabasca
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has lifted the fire ban for the urban service area. Alberta Wildfire is also lifting its fire ban for the Fort McMurray Forest Area, but only for areas...
May 22, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP pleased with wildfire evacuation efforts
By all accounts, Wood Buffalo RCMP feels last week's evacuation from the wildfire was well executed in their jurisdiction. That included the closure of Highway 63 northbound to allow more southbound v...
May 21, 2024
Two drug busts in Fort McMurray resulted in three arrests
Wood Buffalo RCMP has made a pair of drug busts in Fort McMurray that have resulted in three people facing charges. On May 10 at about 4:30 AM, RCMP conducted a stop on Thickwood Boulevard. After a se...
May 21, 2024
