Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo
RCMP Bust Chop Shop in Athabasca County: Millions in Stolen Goods Seized, Fort McMurray Man Charged
Athabasca RCMP Recover Millions in Stolen Property, Charge Local Man RCMP in Athabasca have uncovered what they believe to be a chop shop containing millions of dollars worth of stolen vehicles and eq...
Jan 02, 2025
Candidate Nominations Open for 2025 RMWB Municipal Election
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is gearing up for the 2025 municipal election. Candidate nominations are now open for the positions of mayor, councillor, and sc...
Jan 02, 2025
New Year's Blaze Destroys Timberlea Townhouse in Fort McMurray
New Year's Fire Destroys Fort McMurray Townhouse FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A townhouse near the Syncrude Athletic Park in Fort McMurray was destroyed in a fire that broke out shortly after midnight on Ne...
Jan 02, 2025
Winter Road to Fort Chipewyan Opens to Heavier Vehicles
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The load limit on the winter road between Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan has been increased to 15,000 kilograms. The increase means larger vehicles, including fuel trucks, wil...
Dec 30, 2024
Edmonton Public School Support Staff Edge Closer to Strike Actio
dmonton Public School Support Staff Poised for Possible Strike Edmonton Public Schools could soon face a support staff strike as CUPE Local 3550, representing school support workers in the capital cit...
Dec 26, 2024
Holiday Service Changes: RMWB Announces Revised Schedules for Waste Pickup and Transit
Holiday Service Changes Announced by RMWB FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has announced several adjustments to municipal services over the holiday season to acc...
Dec 23, 2024
Nearly 1,200 Toys Donated in AHS Parking Ticket Exchange Program
AHS Toys for Tickets Campaign Collects Nearly 1,200 Gifts for Families in Need Alberta Health Services (AHS) is celebrating another successful year of its annual Toys for Tickets program. Now in its s...
Dec 23, 2024
Athabasca Tribal Council Criticizes ASIRT Report, Calls for Accountability in Policing
Athabasca Tribal Council Calls for Policing Reforms Following ASIRT Report on Chief Allan Adam's Arrest FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) has expressed shock and dismay followi...
Dec 22, 2024
Updated: RCMP Use Tear Gas to Resolve Fort McMurray Standoff, No Injuries Reported
RCMP Arrest Suspect After Hours-Long Standoff in Beacon Hill Update, December 23, 3:15 p.m. Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged 53-year-old Michael Thompson of Fort McMurray in relation to an hours-long st...
Dec 22, 2024
Fort McMurray Police Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition: ASIRT Appeals for Witnesses
ASIRT Seeks Witnesses in Officer-Involved Shooting in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is seeking witnesses as it investigates an officer-involve...
Dec 22, 2024
