Category Archives: News
Fire razes Janvier Church
Welcome to Janvier Sign. Image via rmwb.ca 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 buil...
Dec 17, 2023
Photo radar for this week
Photo radar vehicle RMWB The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is out with their list of photo radar locations for the week of December 18th. You can look for the yellow Drive Safe truck to...
Dec 17, 2023
Seven names selected for RMWB 'Name that Plow' contest
RWMB Grater at work. Image via rmwb.ca Seven names have been selected by Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) staff and residents for the "Name That Plow" contest. 12 names were shortlisted fo...
Dec 15, 2023
Man arrested in Fort McMurray in connection to 2022 Edmonton shooting, also facing drug charges
Gun seized - Edmonton Police Service A man was arrested in Fort McMurray on Nov. 28, 2023, by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), who believe he took part in a shooting in May 2022 in southwest Edmonto...
Dec 15, 2023
RMWB Santa Claus parade sees thousands line the street
2023 Santa Claus Parade - RMWB Facebook The RMWB is very happy with how the Santa Claus parade went on Dec. 2, 2023. The event kicked off with a tree and tipi lighting for the first time at Kiym Commu...
Dec 15, 2023
RMWB council approves $611 million budget for 2024
RMWB Council - RMWB Website 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 tr...
Dec 15, 2023
Vehicle theft on the rise in Fort McMurray
Vehicle theft in Fort McMurray (2021-2023) - Graph by Alex MacLeod, statistics from Wood Buffalo RCMP Vehicle theft seems to be on the rise in Fort McMurray. 589 vehicles were reported stolen to Wood ...
Dec 14, 2023
FMPSD announces Christmas card design winners
Christmas Card Challenge winners - FMPSD The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has announced the winners of their "Christmas Card Design Challenge". Two students were selected as the winner...
Dec 14, 2023
Suspicious death on Parsons Access Road, vehicle fire on Tower Road prompt police investigation
Wood Buffalo RCMP Car - Alex MacLeod 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 deat...
Dec 13, 2023
Wood Buffalo RCMP search for missing 55-year-old woman
Yvette Cardinal missing poster - Wood Buffalo RCMP 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 aro...
Dec 13, 2023