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Fort McMurray Resident Fined Over $1,200 for OHV Violations in Restricted Area FORT MCMURRAY, AB – A Fort McMurray resident faces hefty fines after being caught driving an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) on public lands. On October 27,  Bylaw officers responded to a complaint of an OHV being driven in Municipal Greenspace in Abasand behind Atkinson […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing support staff at both the Public and Catholic school divisions are inviting their respective employers back to the bargaining table.  CUPE Locals 2559 representing support workers at the Catholic Division and 2545, representing workers at the Public Division, each sent letters outlining grievances with […]

Update, November 7, 5:00 p.m. RCMP have now positively identified the victim as Tia Bella Blacklock, a 21-year-old resident of Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Major Crimes Unit are extending their sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of Tia Blacklock, and acknowledge that this is a profound loss of life […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Awards Scholarships to Three Local Women FORT MCMURRAY, AB – Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 Women of Inspiration Education Awards. The three awards offer $3,000 scholarships to young women to help support their post-secondary studies. This year’s honorees include Snigda Doraj, awarded the […]

McMan Foster Care Urgently Seeks Foster Parents in Wood Buffalo FORT MCMURRAY, AB – McMan Family and Community Services is facing a critical shortage of foster families in Wood Buffalo. The organization, which matches children in need of fostering with foster homes, is urgently seeking placements for 15 children in need. Without local foster caregivers, […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP to Release Details on Downtown Incident FORT MCMURRAY, AB – The Wood Buffalo RCMP have confirmed their response to an incident in the downtown today.  A heavy police presence and officers with drawn firearms were observed in a parking lot near Hardin Street and Franklin Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing multiple officers approach […]

Pride YMM Condemns Alberta’s Proposed Legislation on Trans Youth as Harmful and Unconstitutional FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Pride YMM is speaking out against proposed legislation by Alberta’s government regarding transgender youth, claiming the measures will harm vulnerable children and violate their rights. Bills 26 and 27, introduced by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party, would […]

Fort McMurray Resident Charged in Alleged $20,000 Fraud Scheme Targeting Over 100 Victims FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A 31-year-old Fort McMurray resident faces numerous charges in connection with an alleged fraud scheme that targeted clients of a local business where they worked. Wood Buffalo RCMP announced that Allie Ferris is facing 88 counts of fraud […]

UPDATED November 4, 7 p.m. — Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Support Staff Set to Strike Nov. 13 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff with Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school divisions are set to strike on Nov. 13 after overwhelmingly voting to reject recommendations from Alberta’s Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB). The Alberta Labour Relations […]

UCP Leader Danielle Smith Secures Strong Support from Party Members United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith returns to the legislature with a renewed mandate from party members.  The UCP held their annual general meeting in Red Deer this past weekend where members discussed policy, party direction, and held a review of Smith’s leadership. Over […]