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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has approved a $611.6 million budget for 2024. $474 million will go toward operations and $137.6 million will be transferred to capital reserves. The capital budget totals $170.4 million from capital reserves, grant funds, and revenue from 2024. “This year’s budget represents Council’s continued commitment to investing […]

Vehicle theft seems to be on the rise in Fort McMurray. 589 vehicles were reported stolen to Wood Buffalo RCMP between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 5, 2023. 305 vehicles were recovered however there has been an increase of 217 vehicles reported stolen since 2022, which saw 372 reports. 2021 saw 260 reports of stolen […]

The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has announced the winners of their “Christmas Card Design Challenge”. Two students were selected as the winners after some thoughtful consideration. The designs selected were created by grade 12 student, Avalon Murrin, who attends Ecole McTavish High School and Frank Spragins High School, and grade 5 student, Paige […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a suspicious death, as well as a vehicle fire, that they believe may be connected. RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious death at 10:10 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2023. This incident sent police to Parsons Access Road, near the Highway 63 turn-off, and forced the closure of the […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. 55-year-old, Yvette Cardinal, was last seen in Fort McMurray around 3 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2023. Yvette is described as 5’4″ tall, 139 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes, and a fair complexion. She has a fairy tattooed on her hand […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is closing Parsons Access Road due to an ongoing investigation. No details were provided however, Parsons Access Road to and from Highway 63 will remain closed. Drivers are asked to use the Confederation Way Exit and there is no timeline for when Parsons Access will open. RCMP said they will release more […]

Alberta RCMP are continuing to search for 21-year-old Anton Grandjambe. An arrest warrant was issued on Dec. 7, 2023, for Grandjambe following the incident in Fort McKay on Dec. 5, 2023. RCMP says Anton is charged with second-degree murder but has been evading arrest. He was last believed to be in the Edmonton area. Grandjambe […]

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation following the Dec. 5, 2023 incident in Fort McKay. A man was found by RCMP with life-threatening injuries and died a short time later. RCMP has identified the victim as 60-year-old Russell John Shott, who is a resident of Fort McKay. An arrest warrant has officially been […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are currently searching for missing 56-year-old, Donita Gibot. Gibot is a resident of Fort McMurray and was last heard from on Dec. 3, 2023. Police say she lives a transient lifestyle and are concerned for her well-being. She is described as 5’6″, 121 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a medium […]

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide following the “hold and secure” in Fort McKay on Dec. 5, 2023. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at 3 a.m. on Target Road. A 60-year-old man from Fort McKay was located upon arrival and found with life-threatening injuries. The man passed from his […]