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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is activating Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 for the week of January 22 – 26. This year’s snow came late, but our winter maintenance crews are still on schedule. Residents living in Zones 1 or 2 will be subject to on-street parking restrictions between 7 a.m. and 6 […]

There is new information from Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on an RCMP-involved shooting that sent a suspect to hospital. On January 11th police located a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit and run. The vehicle was found stuck in deep snow, down a sloped embankment off the side of Highway 63. […]

Canada is making the largest land transfer in the nation’s history as the territory of Nunavut takes another stride toward self-determination. On January 18th, federal and territorial leaders signed the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement, marking a significant milestone in the history of the territory. The agreement was witnessed by Inuit leaders, dignitaries, and […]

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is seeking applications for its second annual “Chopped” competition. During this great gastronomic showdown, teams will go head-to-head turning ordinary ingredients into memorable meals. The competition aims to shed light on the power of creativity and highlight how even common ingredients can be used in uncommon ways. To enter the […]

The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo and UA Local 488 are once again teaming up in support of our community. The Union is partnering with MacDonald Island Park as the title sponsor of the center’s gymnasium.  “UA Local 488 firmly believes that our strength emanates from our community,” says Rob  Mckay, Business Manager of […]

Alberta’s Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) has disrupted an alleged drug network operating in Fort McMurray and Edmonton. After a two-year-long investigation code-named Project Flip, ALERT arrested several individuals and seized numerous drugs including over two kilograms of cocaine, nearly $30 thousand in cash, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and illicit Xanax. Arrests […]

The winter road to La Loche, Saskatchewan is set to open to light vehicles at noon on Wednesday, January 17th. Vehicles weighing less than 5,000 kilograms will be permitted on the road, with the load limit expected to increase as soon as it becomes safe. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) says vehicles heavier […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is writing some big cheques to support local community organizations. On January 6, the Community Investment Program Approval Committee (CIPAC) approved grants totaling more than $12 million for local non-profit organizations, individuals, and athletes. The funds come from the July 2023 decision where the RMWB Council delegated grant […]

An RCMP officer is being exonerated after an incident in which they injured a physician en route to an emergency procedure. Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was called in to investigate an incident on December 7th, 2019. According to ASIRT, an altercation occurred between a physician driving to the Northern Lights Hospital to perform […]

WinterPLAY organizers are seeking volunteer support from local community organizations and groups. The celebration of winter is also seeking vendors to provide food during the  10-day festival at the Snye. WinterPLAY runs from February 23 to March 3.   Community organizations and social profits looking to raise funds are eligible to apply for general event […]