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Wood Buffalo RCMP say one of the drivers involved in Tuesday’s collision on Highway 63 has died.  Police say a northbound pickup truck entered the southbound lane of Highway 63 near Suncor’s north access gate at Mildred Lake and collided with a tractor-trailer unit. The pickup truck driver died in hospital, while the other driver […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is gearing up to help residents get rid of unwanted items. Between June 25 and July 11, the municipality is offering curbside collection of large heavy items. Residents who want to take advantage of the heavy item pickup must register online with the municipality before June 18. Acceptable items […]

The annual Fort City Father’s Day Car Show is set to kick off on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event where people from around Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond showcase the coolest toys in the region. The car show is free to attend […]

Alberta Wildfire continues work on extinguishing wildfires throughout the province.  According to the Alberta Wildfire interactive map, there are 27 active wildfires in the province, with only one of them classified as out of control between Calgary and Banff.  Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen says the province’s wildfire prevention and response tactics have […]

A student from Keyano College is heading to Skills Canada’s national competition this week. Keegan Sturge, who won the gold medal for electrical installations at the Provincial Skills Competition earlier this month, will be testing his talents against the best students and apprentices in the nation. Skills Canada is a national event where students and […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has launched a FireSmart home renovations rebate program. Homeowners looking to upgrade their residences with fire-resistant materials can apply for grant funding from the municipality. “Living within the boreal forest, wildfire is the number one risk in our region. We must continue to weave FireSmart into our communities,” […]

The wildfire identified as MWF-017, burning 5.5 kilometers south of Fort McMurray, is now under control, according to Alberta Wildfire. Alberta Wildfire stated that the fire is contained and will be extinguished. Currently, 173 firefighters and 15 helicopters are still actively engaged in suppressing the fire, focusing on locating and extinguishing any remaining hotspots within […]

Alberta Wildfire says that over the next few days, residents may occasionally see smoke from the fire south of Fort McMurray known as MWF-017. The fire is still considered “being held,” meaning that under current weather conditions and with current resources, the blaze is not expected to grow. The weather in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo […]

Amateur Baseball is returning to Fort McMurray this August. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is set to host the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup from August 7th to 11th with games at Mac Island and Ross Hennigar Park. The tournament comes through a partnership between the Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association (FMMBA) and the Regional Recreation Corporation […]

UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP announced on Thursday night that Demario Brown has been located and is safe. Police in Wood Buffalo are asking for your help locating a missing 15-year-old male. Demario Brown was last seen on May 22 in Fort McMurray. Brown is 5’ 4” tall and 110 pounds with dark complexion, brown eyes, […]