Tag Archives: Fort McMurray News
YMM unveils 2026 digital art exhibit highlighting local voices
FORT McMURRAY - A new digital art exhibit will launch Tuesday evening at the Fort McMurray International Airport, showcasing local perspectives through large-scale installations across the terminal. T...
Feb 03, 2026
Highway 881 reopens after semi trailer blocks lanes near Conklin
FORT MCMURRAY - Highway 881 has reopened following a temporary closure caused by a semi-trailer blocking both lanes of traffic south of Conklin. Wood Buffalo RCMP said the highway was shut down earlie...
Feb 02, 2026 Highway 881 Alberta Sign
Traffic restored on Highway 63 following weekend crash
FORT MCMURRAY: Highway 63 has reopened to traffic following a weekend semi rollover south of the city. Wood Buffalo RCMP say the crash occurred about six kilometres south of Sand Tiger Lodge, promptin...
Feb 01, 2026
Elections Alberta approves citizen initiative seeking ban on coal mining in eastern slopes
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer has approved a new citizen initiative proposal aimed at banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, allowing organizers to move c...
Jan 29, 2026 Studioclover / Depositphotos.com
Maximum weight set for Fort Chipewyan Winter Road as limit rises Thursday
FORT McMURRAY - The load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road will increase to 45,000 kilograms effective Thursday at noon. Officials say the new limit is the maximum allowed for the season and no ...
Jan 28, 2026
RCMP respond to Highway 63 collision that led to traffic delays Friday
Official word from Wood Buffalo RCMP is shedding light on what caused significant backups on Highway 63 during the supper-time commute Friday evening. RCMP say officers were dispatched to a single-veh...
Jan 26, 2026 kalinovsky / Depositphotos.com
Your McMurray Magazine, YMM Online under new ownership
Local publication Your McMurray Magazine and YMM Online are now under new ownership. Former radio host and community advocate Mike Jones has acquired the publication from founder and long-time owner K...
Jan 23, 2026 Mike Jones
Fort McMurray man arrested after armed robbery in Lac La Biche
LAC LA BICHE, Alta. - A 44-year-old man from Fort McMurray has been arrested following an armed robbery investigation in Lac La Biche. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers responde...
Jan 09, 2026 RCMP Truck, image by Jon Tupper
Municipality releases proposed $661M budget for 2026
FORT McMURRAY, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has released its proposed 2026 municipal budget, totaling $661 million. According to the municipality, the proposed budget focuses on main...
Jan 09, 2026 Council chambers, image via RMWB.ca
Investigation leads to drug seizure in Timberlea
FORT MCMURRAY--Wood Buffalo RCMP say a months-long drug trafficking investigation has led to a significant seizure in Fort McMurray's Timberlea area. Police began the investigation in May 2025 and exe...
Jan 09, 2026 ALERT Seizure, October 28, 2025
