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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is moving away from their summer rotation of their photo radar units and will once again be rotating the Automated Traffic Enforcement units each week. For the week of September 4 motorists can look for the units along: Drivers are reminded that the unit may move around to […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is under a special air quality advisory from Environment Canada. Wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are causing heavy smoke to cover the region from Fort Chipewyan through to Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke, even in low concentrations, can be detrimental […]

A new Alberta road rule is going into effect starting Friday, September 1, 2023. Drivers must slow down to 60 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower, or move over if safe to do so when passing all roadside workers with their flashing or alternating lights on. The new rule is similar to […]

An organization supporting people who have experienced the loss of a baby is seeking volunteers in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The Twinkle Star Project is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide meaningful support for individuals experiencing baby loss and those who love them. While the group began in Regina, they now provide services […]

The Government of Alberta is poised to post a $2.4 billion budget surplus for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The province says the healthy financial position comes in part due to a strong business environment which is attracting investment and people from around the country. “Alberta’s finances remain strong, and thanks to our new fiscal framework, […]

Police were called to respond to two collisions between vehicles and pedestrians in Timberlea earlier this week. At approximately 5:45 p.m. on August 30, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian near Paquette Drive. The pedestrian was on a scooter during impact and sustained minor injuries. RCMP says […]

A vacant building located near Kiyām Park at 10019 Franklin Avenue is being removed to create new opportunities for development in the area. The building was the former site of The Red Cross and currently has a mural of the region facing Kiyām Park and the Municipal Building. The mural will be removed during this […]

UPDATE: According to the Wood Buffalo RCMP, Trevor Tremblay has contacted his family and is no longer considered missing. The Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. 43-year-old, Trevor Tremblay, is a resident of Fort McMurray and was last seen in the Gregoire area on August 29, 2023. RCMP […]

Alberta Health Services (AHS) wants to speak with residents in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.   The leadership of AHS’s North Zone are hosting an in-person meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council (WBHAC) on September 20th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the boardroom of the Northern Lights […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Council’s Excellence Awards Residents have the opportunity to highlight the contributions of fellow community members by nominating them in several categories including Citizen of the Year, Youth, Indigenous Advocate, and Everyday Hero. Submissions will be accepted until October 30, after which the […]