Category Archives: News
RMWB Prepares for 2025 Budget Talks, Proposing $645 Million in Spending
RMWB to Deliberate $645 Million 2025 Budget with Focus on Streamlining and Efficiency FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is set to begin its 2025 budget deliberat...
Nov 07, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Strike Begins Nov. 13; Possible Lockout Looms
Support Staff Strike to Begin November 13 with Rotating Picket Lines in Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff in both Fort McMurray's public and Catholic school districts will be...
Nov 07, 2024
Fort McMurray Resident Fined Over $1,200 for OHV Violations in Abasand
Fort McMurray Resident Fined Over $1,200 for OHV Violations in Restricted Area FORT MCMURRAY, AB - A Fort McMurray resident faces hefty fines after being caught driving an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) on...
Nov 06, 2024
CUPE Locals Offer School Divisions Chance to Avert Strike
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing support staff at both the Public and Catholic school divisions are inviting their respective employers back to the ba...
Nov 06, 2024
Update: 21-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Thickwood
Update, November 7, 5:00 p.m. RCMP have now positively identified the victim as Tia Bella Blacklock, a 21-year-old resident of Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Major Crimes Unit are extending ...
Nov 06, 2024
Girls Inc. Awards Scholarships to Three Local Women
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Awards Scholarships to Three Local Women FORT MCMURRAY, AB - Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 Women of Inspiration Education Aw...
Nov 06, 2024
Critical Shortage of Foster Families in Fort McMurray Leaves 15 Children in Need
McMan Foster Care Urgently Seeks Foster Parents in Wood Buffalo FORT MCMURRAY, AB - McMan Family and Community Services is facing a critical shortage of foster families in Wood Buffalo. The organizati...
Nov 05, 2024
Police Presence Near Hardin and Franklin Sparks Public Interest; RCMP Assures No Public Danger
Wood Buffalo RCMP to Release Details on Downtown Incident FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Wood Buffalo RCMP have confirmed their response to an incident in the downtown today. A heavy police presence an...
Nov 05, 2024
Pride YMM: Proposed Alberta Laws Threaten the Safety of Trans Youth
Pride YMM Condemns Alberta's Proposed Legislation on Trans Youth as Harmful and Unconstitutional FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Pride YMM is speaking out against proposed legislation by Alberta's government...
Nov 04, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP Uncover $20K Fraud; Charges Laid Against Local Resident
Fort McMurray Resident Charged in Alleged $20,000 Fraud Scheme Targeting Over 100 Victims FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - A 31-year-old Fort McMurray resident faces numerous charges in connection with an all...
Nov 04, 2024