Category Archives: News
Community gathers to honour Red Dress Day
Over 500 people gathered in Kiym Community Park on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to honour and bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women and girls, and two-spirit people who have gone missing or who...
May 05, 2024
RCMP in Fort Chipewyan make major drug seizure
FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta- Charges are pending against two males following a drug seizure in Fort Chipewyan. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) conducted a check stop in the northern hamlet on Fri...
May 05, 2024
Local reaction to completion of Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project reached its completion this week. Oil will begin flowing through the newly expanded pipeline mid-month at nearly triple the capacity of the previous...
May 02, 2024
RCMP lay additional charges in child abuse investigation
** WARNING: The following story contains information that may be disturbing to some readers. ** A woman arrested earlier this month and charged with several crimes against children is back in police c...
Apr 30, 2024
Government seeks feedback on auto-insurance rates
The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback on auto insurance rates. The province is launching an online public engagement survey to collect feedback from Albertans on what they value and need from ...
Apr 29, 2024
Police warn of counterfeit currency
Wood Buffalo RCMP is issuing a warning about counterfeit money in our community. Since April 12th, police have received multiple reports where individuals used, or attempted to use counterfeit $50 and...
Apr 29, 2024
Alberta government highlights 2024 budget contribution to wildfire efforts
Funding from the 2024 Provincial Budget for wildfires was highlighted today in Slave Lake. This year, $19 million is being invested in wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response. The fundin...
Apr 29, 2024
St. Paul RCMP officer facing child pornography charges
An RCMP officer based in St. Paul, Alberta, is facing child exploitation charges after an investigation from Alberta's Law Enforcement Response Team. The investigation began in November when the suspe...
Apr 29, 2024
RCMP hoping to identify an unknown woman
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for your help in identifying a woman who may be in danger. The unknown woman attended the Provincial building on Thursday and spoke briefly with staff before leaving on RM...
Apr 29, 2024
Conservatives request emergency debate over drug crisis
The debate over opioid and street drug use in Canada is heating up. Conservative Leader Poilievre letter to Speaker Greg Fergus Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is requesting an emergency debate i...
Apr 28, 2024
