Suspect in hospital after gun shot from Wood Buffalo RCMP officer
Alberta RCMP are cooperating in an investigation after a Wood Buffalo RCMP officer shot a suspect believed to be involved in an earlier hit and run. Thursday morning at around 9:00 AM, officers part of the Crime Reduction Unit noticed a vehicle on Confederation Way and Highway 63 that was believed to be part of a recent hit-and-run collision. After a brief altercation with the man located with the vehicle,…
Fire near Fort McMurray grows to 9,600 hectares
The wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray is now just over 9,600 hectares in size, according to Alberta Wildfire. The fire is still considered out of control. A change in wind direction led to the fire’s growth, and it was…
Fringe Festival coming to Fort McMurray
A Fringe Theatre Festival is coming to Fort McMurray thanks to Theatre Just Because. The Fort McMurray Fringe Festival will take place on Saturday, August 31, at Heritage Village. The event will showcase a range of local talents, providing artists…
Alberta says federal environment law remains unconstitutional
The Alberta government says that despite recent changes, Ottawa’s Impact Assessment Act remains unconstitutional. The federal government recently amended the act following its dismissal by the Supreme Court on constitutional grounds. Premier Smith, Justice Minister Mickey Amery, and Environment Minister…
Cool temps, rain, and wind direction helping wildfire fighting efforts
Two out of control wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area continue to be cause for concern for Alberta Wildfire. One near Fort Chipewyan sparked Monday morning, while the one burning southwest of Fort McMurray has expanded to nearly 6,600…