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Fort McMurray RCMP Bridge Cultures in Part Two of Our Series on Local Policing
RCMP highlight community ties and language skills in diverse Fort McMurray region, FORT McMURRAY, AB. - As part of its ongoing effort to build trust in one of Canada's most diverse regions, the RCMP i...
Jon Tupper Jul 29, 2025

Candidate resources now available for RMWB's 2025 municipal election
RMWB offers support for residents considering council run in 2025 election FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is offering a range of supports to residents who are thinking ...
Jon Tupper Jul 27, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com

Fire Risk Prompts Calls for Caution in Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche Areas
Fire danger climbs in Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche forest areas as hot, dry weather continues FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wildfire danger is very high in the northern and southern portions of the Fort Mc...
Jon Tupper Jul 18, 2025 Alberta Wildfire logo

Methane Surge at Christina Lake Tied to Emergency Response, Not Operations
Cenovus Oil Sands Site Sets Four-Year Methane Venting Record Due to Wildfire Shutdown CALGARY - Cenovus Energy's Christina Lake oil sands facility vented more than 151,000 cubic feet of natural gas pe...
Jon Tupper Jul 02, 2025 Cenovus Christina Lake, Web Image

No Escape: Police Dogs, Drones, and Patrols Corner Suspects Across Wood Buffalo
RCMP Target High-Priority Offenders in String of Arrests Across Wood Buffalo The RCMP Crime Reduction Unit in Wood Buffalo has made multiple arrests this past month in a crackdown on high-priority off...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2025

More Than 600,000 Hectares Burned as Alberta Fire Season Rages On
Fire Danger Remains High as Crews Battle 60 Wildfires Across Alberta Alberta Wildfire officials say conditions remain stable across the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region, with little change expected i...
Jon Tupper Jun 11, 2025 igorartmd / Depositphotos.com

Fire Risk Remains High, but Evacuation Alert Ends for Conklin
Evacuation Alert Lifted for Conklin as Crews Make Progress on Caribou Lake Wildfire CONKLIN, AB. - Residents of Conklin are no longer under an evacuation alert as crews continue to make progress on co...
Jon Tupper Jun 09, 2025 Albert Wildfire Crews build fire guard near Conklin

Wildfire Danger Persists in Fort McMurray Region Despite Weekend Rainfall
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A fire ban remains in effect across most of Alberta, including the entire Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), as hot and dry conditions continue to drive extreme wildfir...
Jon Tupper Jun 08, 2025 Alberta Wildfire sprinkler and structural protection system

Conklin Remains on Evacuation Alert as Nearby Wildfire Grows to Nearly 20,000 Hectares
Wildfire threat grows near Conklin as Alberta and RMWB issue sweeping fire bans A massive wildfire burning near the hamlet of Conklin has forced the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) to iss...
Jon Tupper May 29, 2025

Privacy watchdog warns Albertans after 23andMe bankruptcy filing
Alberta's Privacy Commissioner encourages action as 23andMe files for bankruptcy Albertans who have used 23andMe are being encouraged to take immediate steps to protect their genetic data following th...
Jon Tupper Apr 24, 2025 23andMe Logo