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The cooler weather is increasing access to and from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. On Tuesday afternoon the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) announced the load limit on the La Loche winter trail is increasing to 27,500 kilograms. The RMWB says this is the maximum weight limit for the trial, and no further increases will […]

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking your help identifying a fraud suspect. On December 30th, a male suspect purchased an iPhone 15 valued at $1,448 from the Bell store at the Peter Pond Mall. The suspect produced what appeared to be a valid ID. Two days later police were contacted by a person in another […]

It was a busy night for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on Friday as they presented the Council’s Excellence Awards to six residents of our region. The annual awards aim to recognize outstanding community members and residents by honoring them for their contributions to the Wood Buffalo region in 2023. The Citizen of the […]

As Canadians mark Black History Month this February, a survey by KPMG shows progress in Canada’s efforts to combat racism. The study reveals ongoing advancements made by Canadian companies in creating a more favorable workplace for Black employees. The study reveals 83 per cent of Black Canadians say their employer has made progress on their […]

Premier Danielle Smith is celebrating the opening of Alberta’s new office in our nation’s capital. The province says the new office will play a key role in promoting our province and creating stronger relationships with governments in Ottawa. “This office opening could not have come at a more important time for our province,” said Premier […]

More voices are being added to the growing chorus of groups opposing Alberta’s sweeping legislation surrounding gender identity, parental rights, and gender education. Pride YMM says the policies are “harmful and transphobic” and are calling for a collaborative, evidence-based approach to protect trans and gender-diverse youth. In a media release, they say they are urging […]

The Wahkohtowin Sports Circle Foundation is receiving a major donation. Through the Telus Future Friendly Foundation, the organization is receiving a $20,000 check to help support Indigenous Youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB).  The Wahkohtowin Sports Circle runs an annual Get in the Game Program, which supports and promotes participation in sports […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is continuing its snow removal operations this week. Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 are being activated from February 5 to February 9, and on-street parking restrictions are in effect. The RMWB says they are conducting snow removal operations this week. Snow removal operations are typically conducted once […]

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is celebrating Black History Month this February. Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Mayor Sandy Bowman gave a local stamp to the national celebration as he issued an official proclamation of the month at a recent municipal council meeting. “Being a diverse region like we are, this is an opportunity for […]

Indigenous Tourism is growing in Canada and Alberta is leading the pack. Yesterday over 100 people gathered at Mac Island as part of a conference put on by Indigenous Tourism Alberta. The symposium is one of three gatherings in Alberta to discuss and help spur development in a growing industry that contributes to 166 million […]