Conservatives request emergency debate over drug crisis
The debate over opioid and street drug use in Canada is heating up. Conservative Leader Poilievre letter to Speaker Greg Fergus 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 experiment.” Late last week, BC’s Premier, David…
One person dead following collision on Highway 63
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,…
Saprae Creek wildfire under control
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…
RCMP seeking missing woman
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…
New rules for outdoor fires in the RMWB
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…