Tag Archives: Fort McMurray News

Police seek help locating missing Fort McKay man last seen in downtown Fort McMurray
Police in the Fort McMurray region are asking for the public's help locating a missing 28-year-old man. Wood Buffalo RCMP say Monty Ian Faichney of Fort McKay was reported missing March 7. Police say ...
Jon Tupper Mar 09, 2026 Monty Ian Faichney of Fort McKay Missing Person

Wood Buffalo RCMP seeking public assistance in locating missing 67-year-old man
Update, March 1, 2026. 12:06 p.m. Wood Buffalo RCMP is advising that James Hogg was located safe. Fort McMurray - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Fort McMurray...
Jordan Keating Feb 27, 2026

Coffee and conversation event opens dialogue between RMWB council and residents
FORT McMURRAY - Residents from across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are being invited to meet with local leaders at an upcoming community drop in taking place in the Waterways neighbourhoo...
Jon Tupper Feb 25, 2026 Connect with RMWB Council. Facebook invitation image

WinterPLAY returns with full week of family fun in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - WinterPLAY is just around the corner, bringing families and friends together in Fort McMurray for several days of winter activities, outdoor fun and community celebration. Event organi...
Jon Tupper Feb 20, 2026

Alberta says expanded doctor and nurse practitioner access improving primary care
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says more residents are gaining access to primary care as the province launches a new online tool aimed at helping people connect with doctors and other providers more ...
Jon Tupper Feb 20, 2026

Researchers Call for System Wide AI Integration in Canadian Health Care
VANCOUVER - A new study from the Fraser Institute says artificial intelligence could significantly improve productivity in health care, but only if health systems are redesigned to integrate the techn...
Jon Tupper Feb 20, 2026 scanrail / Depositphotos.com

Heavy snowfall boosts Alberta snowpack, improving 2026 water outlook for farmers
EDMONTON - Backs may be breaking, muscles sore and patience wearing thin after a winter of nearly relentless snowfall across Alberta, but provincial officials say the deep drifts piling up are transla...
Jon Tupper Feb 20, 2026 fotokostic / Depositphotos.com

Winter Maintenance Zones Activated Daily as Heavy Snow Hits Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is imposing new parking restrictions and suspending its regular winter maintenance schedule as crews respond to heavy snowfall and extr...
Jon Tupper Feb 19, 2026 WMZ / Winter Maintenance Zone Sinage -Photo by Jon Tupper

Eight charged after Project Fast targets drug network linked to Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Eight people are facing charges following a two year investigation into a drug trafficking network with links to northern Alberta, Edmonton and British Columbia's Lower Mainland. The A...
Jon Tupper Feb 19, 2026 ALERT Bust, February 19, 2026

RMWB Sets April 20 Deadline for Property Assessment Appeals
FORT McMURRAY - Property owners across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo should begin receiving their 2026 assessment notices in the mail this week. The notices were mailed Feb. 11 and outline...
Jon Tupper Feb 17, 2026








