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A “shelter in place” order in Fort Mckay was lifted yesterday after several hours, but there is a strong police presence in the area. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a firearm complaint on Target Road, and urged everyone to shelter in place, and to stay away from windows. Later, police announced they were looking for […]

A large piece of industrial equipment is being moved from Edmonton to Fort McMurray between Tuesday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. The equipment is 8.7 metres wide, 10.2 metres high, 47 metres long and weighs 483,000 kilograms on a trailer with 352 wheels. It will travel at 60km/h taking up the entire width […]

Dec. 7, 2023 Update: RCMP says William “Chuck” MacPherson has been found safe. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are looking for a missing 42-year-old man. William “Chuck” MacPherson is a resident of Fort McMurray and was last seen on Nov. 28, 2023. He is described as 5’11” tall, around 195 pounds, with balding blonde hair and […]

Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, has been ranked in fifth place in the Angus Reid Institute’s “Premier Performance.” The premiers are ranked based on popularity in their province. Premier Smith saw no change in her ranking and currently sits with a 47 per cent approval. Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, is leading the pack with a […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking public assistance to identify three suspects in a liquor store theft. The incident took place on Nov. 25, 2023, at the Thickwood Liquor Depot. The three suspects are wanted for theft of over $500 in alcohol. Those with information are asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040.

The Government of Canada is investing 4.2 million dollars to prevent gang violence and gun crime in Edmonton. The funding will support youth at risk or currently involved in gangs, as well as determine the causes of crime. “Crime prevention and intervention initiatives are critical to creating pathways away from violence for young Edmontonians,” said […]

Dust off your goggles and prepare your snow gear. Vista Ridge has announced the 2023-24 ski and snowboard season will start on December 15th at 10 a.m. “Mother Nature hasn’t made it easy, but the snowmaking team has been working their magic despite the warm weather,” said Vista Ridge in a Facebook post. For those […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has released the list of photo radar locations for the week of December 4th. Drivers can look for Automated Traffic Enforcement to set up along: The RMWB is reminding drivers that the photo radar vehicles may move around to other approved locations within the region.

The beginning of the holiday season is unwrapping and the Alberta RCMP want to remind everyone to enjoy it safely. Officers will be out on Dec. 2 conducting traffic enforcement initiatives and check stops to remove impaired drivers from the road. This is in support of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day. “This December, and always, […]

9-8-8 has launched across Canada for people to call or text if they or someone they know is thinking about suicide. The line will be answered by responders who are as close to your location as possible. “CMHA Wood Buffalo applauds the federal government’s commitment and investment in the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline,” says CMHA […]