Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo
Fort McMurray sees spike in fire activity, but season remains quieter than 2024
Hot, dry weather fuels flare-ups as crews brace for more fire activity Alberta Wildfire crews are battling 34 active fires across the province, as hot, dry weather fuels new starts in several regions....
May 27, 2025
ATA Moves Closer to Strike as Teachers Back Job Action
Alberta teachers overwhelmingly back strike action as contract deadline nears EDMONTON - Alberta teachers have moved one step closer to strike action after delivering an overwhelming mandate to their ...
May 27, 2025
Alberta Measles Cases Continue to Grow
Measles outbreak in Alberta grows to 606 cases EDMONTON - Alberta's measles outbreak has expanded to 606 confirmed cases, with 46 new infections reported in the latest period. The disease, once consid...
May 27, 2025 weerapat / Depositphotos.com
Province to Redraw Riding Boundaries Amid Rapid Population Growth
Alberta begins redrawing electoral map as population grows past five million EDMONTON - Alberta is launching a review of its electoral boundaries to keep pace with rapid population growth. A new Elect...
May 27, 2025
Police Looking for Missing 48 Year-Old Woman
The RCMP are hoping you can help them find a woman who was reported missing yesterday (May 26th). 48 year old Janet Horvath of Fort McMurray was last seen on Ross Haven Drive, and the Wood Buffalo RCM...
May 27, 2025 An image of 48 year old Janet Horvath, who was reported missing in Fort McMurray on May 26th. Image provided by the RCMP
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
