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Most schools in Fort McMurray will resume normal classes on Tuesday. In a joint statement Thursday, both Fort McMurray Public and Fort McMurray Catholic School Divisions say the divisions are returning to business as usual on May 21st. The only exceptions are. Father Beauregard, École Boréale, Good Shepherd, and Beacon Hill Public Schools, which will […]

Progress is being made by firefighting crews battling the out-of-control wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray.  The fire was remapped last night. It now sits at 19,820 hectares in size. Alberta Wildfire says the fire did not decrease in size, but it was mapped more accurately, leading to the decrease in hectares.  The wildfire is still […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A fire ban and off-highway-vehicle restrictions are in effect for the Fort McMurray Forest Area. No outdoor fires, barbecues using charcoal, or fireworks are allowed under the current rules. Any use of off-highway vehicles, including on trails, is strictly prohibited. The fire raging south of Fort McMurray experienced some growth on Wednesday […]

UPDATE: Another out-of-control wildfire has sparked three kilometres north of the Parsons Creek subdivision. At last report, it is about three hectares in size. This fire was initially reported to be 10 kilometres away from Fort McMurray, but Alberta Wildfire confirmed with Harvard Media news that the fire is closer to the city than first […]

In a joint statement Tuesday afternoon, the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions say their schools are closed for the remainder of the week.  The closure also impacts Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord. The school divisions say the decision was made proactively to ensure families are together should additional evacuation orders be needed.  It is anticipated […]

An evacuation order has been issued for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace due to the wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray. Those in need of accommodation or support were encouraged to report to the Parkland One registration centre in Lac La Biche, but accommodation is now full. Those in need are now asked […]

A Fringe Theatre Festival is coming to Fort McMurray thanks to Theatre Just Because. The Fort McMurray Fringe Festival will take place on Saturday, August 31, at Heritage Village. The event will showcase a range of local talents, providing artists of all experience levels an opportunity to develop their craft in front of local audiences. […]

The Alberta government says that despite recent changes, Ottawa’s Impact Assessment Act remains unconstitutional. The federal government recently amended the act following its dismissal by the Supreme Court on constitutional grounds. Premier Smith, Justice Minister Mickey Amery, and Environment Minister Rebecca Shulz issued a joint statement yesterday asserting that the revised laws still infringe upon […]

Update: 6:00 p.m. May 12, 2024 All schools remain open Monday in both the Fort McMurray Public and Fort McMurray Catholic School Divisions. District officials for both divisions say they are closely monitoring the wildfire situation and will communicate directly with parents if there are any changes. In light of the fire, Grade 9 provincial […]

Update 5:00 p.m. May 11, 2024 The RMWB and Alberta Wildfire are responding to a wildfire in the Gregoire area near the Petro Canada along Highway 63. Harvard Media News will update with more information as it becomes available. Update 3:20 p.m. May 11, 2024 The RMWB has issued an Evacuation Alert for Gregoire Lake […]