Category Archives: News
Photo Radar in the RMWB comes to an end
Drive Safe Photo Radar Truck The start of 2024 marks the end of Photo Radar in the RMWB. In November of 2022, our Municipal council voted not to renew the arrangement for Automated Traffic Enforcement...
Jan 01, 2024
Gas prices rise as Alberta resumes fuel tax
Gas pump 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 t...
Jan 01, 2024
Federal government injecting over $1 billion in funding for Alberta healthcare
Physician and patient. Image via https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page13253.aspx The Federal Government is handing out $1.06 billion for healthcare in Alberta. The money is intended to help s...
Dec 21, 2023
Three charities receive donations from Regimental Ball
Cheque Presentation to Pastew Place Detox 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 ...
Dec 21, 2023
AHS warns of dangers of button batteries
Button Batteries. CC license, Wikimedia Commons. With Christmas fast approaching, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans about the dangers of button batteries. These small circular batte...
Dec 20, 2023
Regional Emergency Services urges residents to watch out for thin ice
Thin Ice. Image by Jonathan Kington via Wikimedia Commons The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is advising everyone to look out for thin ice. With Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo experiencing u...
Dec 19, 2023
RCMP investigate robbery downtown
RCMP Vehicle 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...
Dec 19, 2023
Police investigate stabbing in downtown Fort McMurray
RCMP Badge. Image from Wiki Media 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 re...
Dec 19, 2023
Fort Chipewyan winter road set to open
SUV Travels Winter Road- RMWB Supplied Photo The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is opening the winter road to Fort Chipewyan to light vehicles. After unseasonably warm weather, the road ...
Dec 19, 2023
Commanding Officer of Alberta RCMP announces retirement
Commissioner Curtis Zablocki. RCMP Supplied image 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 h...
Dec 18, 2023