Category Archives: News
Wood Buffalo RCMP arrest 32 people in month long crime reduction pus
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP say a month-long effort by the detachment's Crime Reduction Unit led to dozens of arrests, several warrant executions and the recovery of stolen property. Police say ...
Dec 08, 2025
Fort McMurray airport wins top North American PR award for its art and digital display strategy
FORT MCMURRAY - Fort McMurray International Airport has been recognized with a continental honour after winning the Best Small Airport PR Program Award at the Airports Council International North Amer...
Dec 08, 2025
Recall drives launched against four more Alberta MLAs under provincial legislation
EDMONTON - Another four Alberta MLAs are facing recall petitions after Elections Alberta approved new applications under the province's Recall Act. Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure confirmed the...
Dec 08, 2025 Alberta Legislature in session, image via https://www.assembly.ab.ca
New council brings Indigenous leadership into Alberta's recovery-oriented addiction reforms
EDMONTON - Alberta has created a Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council that will provide Indigenous guidance and cultural insight as the province expands its recovery-oriented approach to addicti...
Dec 08, 2025 Government of Alberta Addiction Wisdom Council
Wood Buffalo councillor responds publicly after conviction for impaired ATV incident
FORT CHIPEWYAN - A Wood Buffalo councillor is publicly addressing a recent conviction, saying he accepts responsibility for an impaired ATV incident and is committed to rebuilding trust in the communi...
Dec 08, 2025 Ward 2 Councillor Kendrick Cardinal social media post re impaired driving
Court decision rejecting Alberta sovereignty referendum earns support from Mikisew Cree
FORT CHIPEWYAN - Last week's ruling by Alberta's Court of King's Bench that struck down the proposed Alberta separation referendum question as unconstitutional is being welcomed by the Mikisew Cree Fi...
Dec 08, 2025 Mikisew Cree First Nation web logo
Special This is Home issue of Your McMurray Magazine highlights the spirit of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY - A new publication highlighting the stories, strengths and opportunities of the region has been released as Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism launches a specia...
Dec 08, 2025 Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development logo: https://www.fmwb.ca/
Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11
Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11FORT MCMURRAY - Newcomers to the region are being invited to a drop-in event this week aimed at helping recent arrivals settle in...
Dec 08, 2025 mangostock / Depositphotos.com
Drive-Thru Santa Claus Parade Happening Today
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is moving forward with its revised plan for this year's Santa Claus Parade, shifting the event to a drive-thru format today, Sunday, December 7. The change co...
Dec 07, 2025 prometeus / Depositphotos.com
Illegal Cigarette Investigation Leads to Charges in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY--Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged three people following an investigation into illegal cigarette sales in Fort McMurray. On November 26, officers with the RCMP Drug Section executed a sear...
Dec 05, 2025 SomeMeans / Depositphotos.com
