UPDATED: Crews responding to fire north of Fort McMurray
May 3, 2023 10:35 p.m. Update: The fire is an estimated 18.7 hectares in size and is classified as “being held”. The cause is believed to be human. –…
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Environment Canada issuing heat warning for Fort McMurray
A heat warning is being issued for the Fort McMurray and Fort McKay area today. Environment Canada says temperatures are set to reach 29 degrees today…
UPDATED: Evacuation alert issued for Gregoire Lake Estates, Anzac, and Fort McMurray First Nation 468
May 3, 2023, 3:44 a.m. Update: The fire is an estimated 16 hectares in size, and is classified as being held. —— May 2, 2023, 9:10 p.m. Update: Th…
Local woman putting hair on the line for mental health
A Fort McMurray resident is putting her hair on the line in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), here in Wood Buffalo. If Diana N…
Backyard fire leads to damages in Wood Buffalo Estates
Regional Emergency Services (RES) responded to a fire in the Wood Buffalo Estates area Friday night. Crews arrived at a residence near Wilson and Will…
Fire restriction in effect for most of RMWB
A fire restriction is now in effect for most of the RMWB, including Fort McMurray. The fire restriction includes First Nations and applies to fires on…
Chamber of Commerce seeks directors at AGM
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is opening nominations for its board of directors. The Chamber is inviting interested individuals who possess re…
9th Annual Spring Food Drive hauls in over $18,000
The Wood Buffalo Food Banks’ (WBFB) 9th Annual Spring Food Drive was another massive success this year. Over the weekend, the community came together …
Library announces words in motion poetry winners
Wood Buffalo Regional Library is announcing the winners of the Words in Motion Poetry competition. The annual contest celebrates the art of poetry in …
RMWB and province urge caution as fire hazard climbs
Alberta Wildfire is issuing a Fire Advisory for both the Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche forest protection areas. The wildfire hazard in both regions i…