Tag Archives: Fort McMurray
Townhouse fire in Timberlea injures two
Two people are in hospital after a fire early Friday morning in Timberlea. Regional Emergency Services were called to a four-unit townhouse complex on St. Laurent Way just after 2:30 a.m. The first cr...
Apr 12, 2024
Property crime top concern in Police Priority Survey
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has released the results of the 2024-2025 Annual Policing Priorities Survey. The survey, which involved over 1,000 residents, took place earlier this year to ...
Apr 11, 2024
RMWB Council fires Economic Development and Tourism Board
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's Council is firing the board of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (WBEDT). Following an in-camera meeting of the municipal council on T...
Apr 10, 2024
Fire advisory issued for Fort McMurray forest area
Alberta Wildfire is issuing a Fire Advisory for the Fort McMurray Forest Area. The current fire hazard in our region is considered moderate. The advisory is being issued due to current and forecasted ...
Apr 09, 2024
Three people charged with child sexual offenses
** WARNING: The following story contains information that may be disturbing to some readers. ** RCMP have charged three people including two Fort McMurray residents with a litany of offenses involving...
Apr 09, 2024
Syncrude fined $390,000 under OH&S Act
Syncrude Canada will pay $390,000 for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker. On April 4, 2024, the company entered a guilty plea to one charge of failing to ensure the safety of a worker...
Apr 09, 2024
RMWB to begin hazard reduction burns
This week, Regional Emergency Services (RES) will be starting their wildfire hazard reduction burns. Crews will be conducting controlled burns in the Thickwood, Parson's Creek North Access area, and t...
Apr 08, 2024
Rain on the way for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Fort McMurray could see some rain in the next day or so. Environment Canada is calling for a chance of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with more rain in the forecast for Friday. Meteorologist ...
Apr 08, 2024
Four men facing firearms charges in Fort Chipewyan
Four people in Fort Chipewyan are facing multiple firearms charges. On Friday, April 5, Fort Chipewyan RCMP responded to a complaint about a vehicle driving in the community with a firearm. Around noo...
Apr 08, 2024
Food and film writing brining foraging to Wood Buffalo
An Alberta gourmet, filmmaker, and food hunter is coming to our region in June. Kevin Kossowan is a foodie who is touring Alberta to teach people about foraging for food in our great outdoors. T...
Apr 07, 2024
