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Wood Buffalo RCMP will be hosting an information session on hate-motivated crimes. This three-hour talk will be held virtually through MS teams on April 11th from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics will include understanding hate-motivated crimes, enhancing personal safety, and community resources for victims of hate crimes. The talk is being presented by Alberta RCMP’s […]

Honoring families affected by workplace tragedies; the annual Steps for Life walk will take place on May 4th. The family-focused five-kilometer event on the Birchwood Trails is an opportunity for people to honour the lives lost and forever changed by workplace tragedies. Steps for Life is the top fundraising event for Threads of Life, a […]

Keyano College is announcing the line-up for its annual gala this fall. Drawing inspiration from Canada’s natural wonders, the Gala will feature live performances by The TransCanada Highwaymen and the award-winning Celtic rock group, Derina Harvey Band. “The continuous support for the Keyano Gala stands as a testament to the community’s belief in higher education […]

Police are asking for your help in identifying two suspects who allegedly stole a bicycle. On the afternoon of Monday, March 25th a green Kona bike was taken from Holy Trinity High School. The RCMP has surveillance footage of the incident and is asking anyone who may recognize the suspects to please contact the Wood […]

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is launching an investigation into a man’s death while in RCMP custody. On Thursday, March 21, police at the Wood Buffalo detachment responded to a complaint of a man committing an indecent act and behaving erratically at a local drop-in center. The person was identified and taken into […]

The RCMP is asking for your help locating a missing person. Lawrence Walker, a 33-year-old resident of Fort McMurray was last seen on Saturday evening in the Thickwood area. Walker is 5 feet 10 inches tall and 170 pounds with short brown hair and brown eyes. Police say they are concerned for Walker’s health and […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is looking for suspects after a vehicle was stolen in Thickwood. Police say a grey 2006 Chevy Cobalt was taken near the 100 block of Signal Road on Sunday around 11:30 p.m. The vehicle was left running with the keys in the ignition in front of a restaurant. Police say thieves broke […]

The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its annual Business Awards. The awards honour outstanding companies and organizations within the local business sector. There are 10 categories of awards this year:  “We are thrilled to spotlight the multifaceted businesses that define our region,” said Dianna de Sousa, Executive Director of the […]

Fort McMurray International Airport is handing out $6,150 to our local United Way. The money comes from this past weekend’s YMM Hareport Eggstravaganza where over 1,500 guests came out to participate in crafts, enjoy treats, and get photos with the Easter Bunny. Participants also had the opportunity to interact with animal friends from the Pets […]

Weight restrictions are coming into effect on gravel roads within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Beginning Monday, May 25, 2024, the maximum load limit permitted on gravel roads will be reduced to 75 per cent of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and includes the weight of any trailers or cargo. The Municipality says […]