Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo
Food bank visits hit historic levels as affordability crisis deepens
Canada is seeing record levels of food insecurity, with food bank visits doubling compared to six years ago. New national data shows nearly 2.2 million visits were recorded in a single month this year...
Oct 28, 2025 Food Banks Canada web image
NDP leader calls the government's back to work legislation, "shameful"
EDMONTON--The Alberta government has made history by invoking the Charter's notwithstanding clause for the first time, ordering 51,000 striking teachers back to work under new legislation passed Monda...
Oct 27, 2025 A file photo of Naheed Nenshi, leader of the NDP in Alberta.
Classes resume Wednesday after Alberta orders teachers back to work
EDMONTON - Alberta teachers and students are returning to classrooms Wednesday after the provincial government moved to end the province wide teachers strike with back to work legislation and a renewe...
Oct 27, 2025 Schools closed due to strike beginning October 6, 2025
Official Results Announced for 2025 Municipal Election in Wood Buffalo
(Fort McMurray, Alberta) - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has officially declared the results of the 2025 Municipal Election. The results, confirmed at noon today, remain unchanged from the...
Oct 24, 2025 Council chambers, image via RMWB.ca
Radiothon Raises Nearly $240K for the Wood Buffalo Food Bank
(Fort McMurray, Alberta) Harvard Media was proud to host the Wood Buffalo Food Bank yesterday for a 12-hour broadcast at Peter Pond Mall, marking the 33rd annual Corporate Challenge Radiothon. Togethe...
Oct 24, 2025
Alberta Teachers' Association Prepares for Possible Back-to-Work Legislation
The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) says it's consulting with lawyers as it prepares for potential back-to-work legislation from the province. Premier Danielle Smith said last week that the union ...
Oct 23, 2025 vyatka86@list.ru / Depositphotos.com
New RMWB Council to Be Sworn In October 29 at SMS Equipment Place
Now that the ballots have been cast and counted, it's time for the newly elected Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Council to get to work. The official swearing-in ceremony for the Mayor and Counc...
Oct 23, 2025 Council chambers, image via RMWB.ca
RCMP Arrest 21 in Fort McMurray Drug Investigation
FORT MCMURRAY--Wood Buffalo RCMP have arrested 21 people following a search of a residence on Hill Drive in Downtown Fort McMurray. The investigation began earlier this month after police received a c...
Oct 22, 2025
Alberta government won't rule out using notwithstanding clause in potential back-to-work law for teachers
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it is prepared to use "whatever means necessary," including back-to-work legislation, to ensure students return to class if the ongoing teachers' strike continues....
Oct 21, 2025 Jason Schow outlines fall sitting
Final Chance to Vote: RMWB Residents Head to the Polls on Election Day
FORT McMURRAY - Residents across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are casting their ballots today to elect a mayor, councillors and school trustees. Voting stations are open from 9 a.m. to 8 ...
Oct 20, 2025 Voting poster at Mac Island, photo by Jon Tupper
