Category Archives: News

Worker dies at Suncor's Fort Hills site
A worker has died following an incident at Suncor's Fort Hills site near Fort McMurray, according to Alberta's Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration department. Officials say the worker was operating h...
Play 103.7 News Jan 22, 2026

Efforts to revitalize city core reaches $7 million through program
As of December 2025, $7 million has been invested in downtown Fort McMurray through the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen the city's core. ...
Corey Atkinson Jan 21, 2026 jasonwoodhead23, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Snow removal expands to subzones 3 and 4; Parking restrictions in effect
FORT MCMURRAY--The City's large-scale snow removal operation continues today, with Subzones 3 and 4 now active. Residents in those areas are being reminded that on-street parking is restricted from 7 ...
Harvard Media News Jan 19, 2026 littleny / Depositphotos.com

Volunteer Opportunities abound for WinterPLAY 2026
FORT MCMURRAY--WinterPLAY is calling on residents to step behind the scenes this February, with several volunteer and fundraising opportunities available throughout the fiveday festival running Februa...
Jan 19, 2026

Fort Chipewyan RCMP Charge 40-Year-Old After Off-Highway Vehicle Incident
Fort Chipewyan RCMP have charged a 40-year-old man from Fort Chipewyan following an early morning incident involving an off-highway vehicle. Police say that around 2:48 a.m. on January 11, 2026, offic...
Jordan Keating Jan 16, 2026 Wood Buffalo RCMP

RMWB Crews Continue Snow Removal, Parking Enforcement Increased
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says all available crews and equipment remain active as snow removal continues across the region. Daily winter maintenance updates will be shared Monday throu...
Jordan Keating Jan 16, 2026 Winter Maintenance Zones, RMWB image

Fire truck briefly stuck responding to medical call
Regional Emergency Services (RES) responded to a medical call on Shalestone Way on Wednesday evening, sending both a fire truck and an ambulance. Firefighters and EMS personnel assessed the patient an...
Corey Atkinson Jan 15, 2026 2022 Regional Emergency Services Firetruck

Fort McMurray Public School Division seeks community input on budget priorities
FORT MCMURRAY--The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is asking for feedback on how it allocates funding and resources for the upcoming school year. To gather input, FMPSD has launched an in...
Jan 15, 2026

Art arriving at Fort McMurray International Airport
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McMurray International Airport is putting local art in the spotlight once again. The 2026 YMM Digital Art Exhibit is back with a brand-new theme, Viewpoints: Stories Seen and Unse...
Jan 13, 2026 An image promoting the Digital Art Exhibit at Fort McMurray International Airport. Image from YMM.

Warmer than normal weather impacting winter roads
FORT MCMURRAY--Unseasonably warm weather is causing some big changes for winter roads in the region this week. If you're planning to travel, expect weight restrictions and even temporary closures as c...
Jan 13, 2026








