Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo
Premier Smith Calls for Federal Election, Announces Fentanyl Crackdown and Border Security Plans
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke after Wednesday's First Ministers' Meeting, focusing on the fentanyl crisis and border security. She announced Alberta's plans to appoint a fentanyl czar and secur...
Feb 05, 2025
Two Arrested After Firearms and Drug Bust in Fort McMurray
Two suspects have been arrested after ALERT and Wood Buffalo RCMP seized firearms and drugs in Fort McMurray. On January 23rd, nine firearms, including four prohibited rifles and $20,000 worth of drug...
Feb 05, 2025
RCMP Intercept Illegal Border Crossings as Canada Ramps Up Security Under U.S. Pressure
RCMP have intercepted multiple illegal border crossings as Canada strengthens security under U.S. pressure. In Alberta, officers responded to two incidents near the Coutts border crossing. On February...
Feb 05, 2025
Early Morning House Fire on Diefenbaker Drive Causes Significant Damage
Regional Emergency Services crews responded to a house fire on Diefenbaker Drive just after 4 a.m. Wednesday. Two pumper crews and a ladder truck arrived to find an upstairs bedroom on fire. The resid...
Feb 05, 2025
California Praises Alberta Firefighters as Crews Return Home
Alberta Wildland Firefighters Return Home After Battling California Blazes A team of Alberta wildland firefighters have returned home after a two-week deployment helping fight California's devastating...
Feb 04, 2025
Wood Buffalo Pride Announces New Executive Director Amid Rebrand
Wood Buffalo Pride Names Mitchell Bowers as New Executive Director FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo Pride, formerly known as Pride YMM, has appointed longtime board chair Mitchell Bowers as its new e...
Feb 04, 2025
Catholic School Division Details Wage and Benefit Offer Amid Strike
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division Releases Offer to Striking Support Staff FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Fort McMurray Catholic School Division (FMCSD) has made public the details of its latest offer t...
Feb 03, 2025
Fatal Crash on Highway 63 Claims Life of 68-Year-Old Fort McMurray Man
Fort McMurray Man Dies in Head-On Collision Near Redwater: RCMP Seek Witnesses REDWATER, Alta. - A 68-year-old man from Fort McMurray is dead following a head-on collision between a car and a tractor-...
Feb 03, 2025
Driver Fined $6,000 for Overweight Load on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
Truck Driver Fined for Overweight Load on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road FORT MCMURRAY, AB - A truck driver is facing a hefty fine after allegedly exceeding weight restrictions on the Fort Chipewyan winte...
Feb 03, 2025
RM Activates WMZ 3 & 4
RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones 3 & 4 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated its Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) once again. Crews will be o...
Feb 02, 2025
