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The debate over opioid and street drug use in Canada is heating up. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is requesting an emergency debate in the House of Commons over the decriminalization of hard drugs. In a letter to the Speaker of the House, Poilievre says Trudeau’s drug policy needs to be dismantled, calling it a “dangerous […]

A 47-year-old woman from Fort McMurray is dead following a serious motor vehicle accident over the weekend. Late Saturday morning RCMP along with EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 63 near the Saline Creek Parkway. According to police, a sedan and a water truck were involved in the collision which forced a partial […]

The wildfire burning near Saprae Creek is now considered under control. The blaze began on April 21st prompting an evacuation alert to be issued for Saprae Creek Estates. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th, the province updated the fire status to, “under control.” According to Alberta Wildfire, “under control” means the wildfire is […]

RCMP in Wood Buffalo is asking for your help locating a missing person. Amara Gonzales, a 35-year-old woman was last seen on April 4th in the downtown area. The police are concerned for her wellbeing. Gonzales is 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 139 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. If you […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is revising its Outdoor Fire Bylaw. The Municipal Council approved revisions to the rules governing outdoor fires at their meeting on April 22nd. The new bylaw contains major revisions regulating all outdoor fires and burning in the urban service area of Fort McMurray. “More than 60 per cent […]

Police are investigating vandalism to several vehicles in Thickwood. Overnight on April 19th and 20th, several vehicles along Ross Haven Drive and Raven Place were damaged by vandals. At 1 a.m. on Saturday, RCMP received a complaint of three suspected youths wearing black hoodies and masks in the drive-through of the nearby Tim Hortons. Shortly […]

Alberta’s night-time firefighting capabilities are already being put to use. Yesterday evening the province said they have made progress on the fire burning near Saprae Creek Estates, and it is now classified as, “Being held”. According to Alberta Wildfire, being held means the fire is not expected to spread so long as conditions remain stable. […]

Two new artists in residence are coming to our region. The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo is welcoming Dan Cardinal McCartney and Michelle Wilson as they spend the next three weeks immersed in the culture and environment of Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan. “We look forward to the knowledge that Dan and Michelle will share […]

Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning about tainted narcotics hitting the streets across the province. In February, Grand Prairie RCMP seized a large quantity of drugs linked to at least one overdose death. Health Canada later determined the drugs tested positive for fluorofentanylnynal mixed with bromazepam, a potent tranquilizer.  The drug combination renders them resistant […]

Update, 8:00 p.m. April 21: Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising the public not to operate drones in the vicinity of the wildfire. Police say drones have been seen flying in the area of the wildfire, grounding helicopters attempting to fight the blaze. The RCMP say this is a significant risk to public safety, as helicopters […]