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The province of Alberta is resuming their fuel surcharge. After a nearly two-year break, Alberta is again collecting tax on the price of gas. As of Monday, January 1st, there is a nine-cent tax on every liter of gas sold in the province. The amount of tax charged is linked to the price of West […]

The Federal Government is handing out $1.06 billion for healthcare in Alberta. The money is intended to help stabilize Alberta’s primary care over the next three years. At a joint news conference in Calgary, Federal Health Minister Mark Holland Joined Alberta’s Minister of Health, Adriana LaGrange to announce the bilateral agreement. The feds say the […]

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is handing out money to three local community organizations. At the November 24, 2023, Regimental Ball, guests gathered to raise $4,750 for local not-for-profits. The money is being divided between the Centre of Hope, Pastew Place Detox Centre, and the local Royal Canadian Legion -Branch 165. On December 21, 2023, Chief […]

With Christmas fast approaching, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans about the dangers of button batteries. These small circular batteries are often found in toys and electronics, and they pose a risk to children if swallowed. This year more than 40 injuries in children related to button and similar small batteries were reported by […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is advising everyone to look out for thin ice. With Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo experiencing unseasonably warm weather and little snow, Regional Emergency Services (RES) is calling on residents to be extra cautious this winter. Fire Chief Jody Butz says when rivers freeze, ice may look thick enough […]

The RCMP in Wood Buffalo is investigating a downtown robbery. Around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18th, police responded to a report of a robbery on Charles Avenue. RCMP says a delivery driver was approached by someone wielding what appeared to be a handgun. The man demanded money, assaulted the driver, and then fled. The […]

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is currently investigating a stabbing incident in downtown Fort McMurray. On Sunday at around 1:00 p.m., police, fire, and EMS responded to a report of a male with stab wounds in the 9900 block of MacDonald Avenue. Witnesses say they observed an individual assaulting a man and fleeing the scene on […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is opening the winter road to Fort Chipewyan to light vehicles. After unseasonably warm weather, the road to Fort Chipewyan will open to vehicles under 5000 kilograms at noon on Wednesday, December 20th. The RMWB says drivers should expect rough spots and detours on the road and be […]

The Commanding Officer of Alberta’s RCMP is retiring. After 34 years in the force, Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki is hanging up his Stetson but he’s not riding off into the sunset. In the New Year, Zablocki will be taking on the position of Assistant Deputy Minister for the Public Security Division of Alberta’s Ministry of […]

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a fire at a church in Janvier. On Friday, December 15th, at around 10:30 p.m., police responded to a call about a building on fire in the community situated 120 kilometres south of Fort McMurray near the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation. When the RCMP arrived, they found the Janvier […]