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FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Cody Wallis, 39, of Fort McMurray, was last heard from on August 21, and police are concerned for his well-being. Wallis is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with blonde hair, a medium […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff from the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public School Divisions are set to hold a strike vote in early September. A letter obtained by Harvard Media News from CUPE Local 2559, which represents support staff at the Catholic schools, states that negotiations with the division have reached an impasse. Despite […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to step up and nominate a community champion for this year’s Council Excellence Awards. The awards recognize community leaders, young achievers, and real-life heroes committed to making a positive impact in the region. There are four award categories this year, including Citizen of the Year, Everyday […]

Residents in Fort Chipewyan will soon have access to a new creative hub in their community. The Mikisew Cree First Nation Education Authority, Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network, and Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism are launching a makerspace at the Fort Chipewyan Secondary School. The facility will offer residents access to computers, […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta —Wood Buffalo RCMP have laid charges in connection with a series of liquor store robberies in Fort McMurray. Between May 4 and June 1, 2024, officers responded to five separate robbery calls at Ace Liquor Stores on Real Martin Drive and in the 600 block of Signal Road. The suspects stole liquor […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta —A 22-year-old Fort McMurray man is facing a multitude of charges relating to Identity theft. In a media release, Wood Buffalo RCMP say between February and April of this year, a person working at The Mobile Shop located inside of The Real Canadian Superstore in downtown Fort McMurray allegedly accessed existing clients’ […]

The province has issued a fire restriction for the Fort McMurray Forest Area south of Lake Athabasca. Wood campfires are now prohibited on public lands in this area, though they remain permitted in designated campgrounds. The use of fireworks and exploding targets is also banned. Areas north of Lake Athabasca are under a fire advisory, […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Three Indigenous leaders have been announced as emcees for the upcoming Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival. Holly Fortier, Miranda Beaton, and Leroy Fontaine will serve as Masters of Ceremonies, guiding attendees through a weekend celebrating the Indigenous cultures of Treaty 8 in the Wood Buffalo region. Holly Fortier, a Cree and […]

A nationwide railway strike could begin as early as August 22, 2024. The potential strike is the result of stalled negotiations between Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway, and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents engineers, conductors, and yard workers at both companies. Last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board determined that […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo (ACWB) has received a major boost for its INCredible campaign with a $250,000 donation from Syncrude, operated by Suncor. This contribution brings ACWB closer to its $3 million goal to establish Arts INC, a downtown arts hub. Arts INC will provide a venue for artists […]