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FireSmart rebates now available for wildfire-resilient home upgrades
Fort McMurray, AB - Homeowners across the region can now apply for rebates to help cover the cost of wildfire-resilient upgrades. The money is available through the FireSmart Home Rebate Program, a jo...
May 27, 2025 RMWB FireSmart inspector. Image via rmwb.ca
Storm Threat and Sweltering Heat Grip Fort McMurray Region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the RMWB. The watch extends from Fort Smith to the southern portions of the RMWB. According to Environment Canada: "Conditions are favoura...
May 26, 2025 Severe Thunderstorm, image via Wikimedia Commons. CC License
Body Cameras Now Standard Gear for Wood Buffalo RCMP
RCMP in Wood Buffalo begin using body cameras FORT McMURRAY, AB. - RCMP officers in Wood Buffalo are now wearing body-worn cameras as part of their standard equipment. The move, which took effect May ...
May 26, 2025 RCMP Body Worn Camera. Image supplied by RCMP
Byelections Called for Edmonton Ellerslie, Strathcona and Olds-Didsbury
Voters in three Alberta ridings head to the polls June 23 to choose new MLAs amid shifting political dynamics. Some Albertans will be heading to the polls in three provincial ridings this summer. Elec...
May 26, 2025 NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, image via albertandp.ca
Tinder dry conditions spark warnings from Alberta Wildfire
Extreme fire danger and heat warning in Fort McMurray Forest Area FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Extreme heat and fire danger are gripping the Fort McMurray Forest Area as Alberta Wildfire and Environment Can...
May 25, 2025 igorartmd / Depositphotos.com
Residents invited to shape future of aging in the RMWB
RMWB seeks public input on future aging-in-place optionse Fort McMurray, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to help shape the future of aging in the region as part of a...
May 25, 2025 Seniors activities, aging in place. Image via RWMB.ca
Suncor Achieves Record-Setting First-Quarter Production and Strong Earnings
Suncor posts strong first-quarter earnings and record production results CALGARY - Suncor Energy Inc. is reporting strong financial and operational performance in the first quarter of 2025, highlighte...
May 07, 2025 benkrut / Depositphotos.com
Evacuations Widen as Wildfires Threaten Communities Near Redwater and Boyle
Evacuations ordered near Redwater and Boyle as Alberta wildfire season intensifies STURGEON COUNTY, Alta. Tension remains high west of Redwater as residents await word on whether they can return home ...
May 06, 2025 Fire photo by Darry Russell
Alberta Adds Organ Donation Option to Tax Forms in Effort to Save More Lives
Alberta Adds Organ Donation Option to Tax Forms to Help Save Lives Starting in 2025, Albertans filling out their T1 tax return will have the opportunity to request more information about organ and tis...
May 05, 2025 ra2studio / Depositphotos.com
A Bond Forged in War: Dutch Honour Canada's Legacy of Liberation
Canadian veterans honoured as the Netherlands marks 80 years of liberation Hundreds gathered in the Netherlands this weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of the country's liberation from Nazi occupati...
May 04, 2025 Holton War Cemetery. Image via https://www.cwgc.org/
