Tag Archives: Alberta
Police searching for suspects in Thickwood vandalism
Police are investigating vandalism to several vehicles in Thickwood. Overnight on April 19th and 20th, several vehicles along Ross Haven Drive and Raven Place were damaged by vandals. At 1 a.m. on Sat...
Apr 24, 2024
Controlled burns planned for Parsons Creek after small wildfire extinguished
A small wildfire on Tuesday night near Elsie Yanick and Dave McNeilly schools in Parsons Creek has prompted controlled burns in the area to reduce the risk of more fires in the area. Crews were workin...
Apr 24, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP searching for suspect in liquor store theft
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for your help in identifying a suspect in the recent theft of a case of vodka from a liquor store. Photo Courtesy: Wood Buffalo RCMP During the noon hour on April 15...
Apr 24, 2024
RMWB finalizes 2024 Property Tax Rates
Most property owners in RMWB will be seeing a property tax increase this year. RMWB Council approved the 2024 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, which will lead to an increase for most, but some property ...
Apr 24, 2024
Bid Now to Get Ready for Spring Garden Work!
Planning on heading south this spring? Some of the items in our Spring Ag, Trades and Equipment Auction would make it worth the trip!! Head to harvardmediaauctions.com to see what's available! You cou...
Apr 24, 2024
63 active wildfires in Alberta's forested area, but none are out of control
According to an update from the provincial government Wednesday morning, there are 63 active wildfires in Alberta's forested areas, but none of them are considered out of control. Wildland Firefighter...
Apr 24, 2024
New Artists in Residence make their way to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Two new artists in residence are coming to our region. The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo is welcoming Dan Cardinal McCartney and Michelle Wilson as they spend the next three weeks immersed in the cultu...
Apr 22, 2024
Friday police chase results in charges for four people
Four people are facing charges after a stolen vehicle was spotted several times speeding around Fort McMurray on Friday. The first occurrence took place at 9:00 AM when Wood Buffalo RCMP spotted...
Apr 22, 2024
Police warn of tainted street drugs
Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning about tainted narcotics hitting the streets across the province. In February, Grand Prairie RCMP seized a large quantity of drugs linked to at least one overdose deat...
Apr 22, 2024
Saprae Creek under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire
Update, 8:00 p.m. April 21: Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising the public not to operate drones in the vicinity of the wildfire. Police say drones have been seen flying in the area of the wildfire, ground...
Apr 21, 2024
