Crews continue to fight Wood Buffalo Complex fire
Wildland Firefighter -image from Alberta Wildfire Alberta Wildfire says crews have made good progress in fighting the Wood Buffalo Complex fire. The fire is being managed under a unified command between the Government of Northwest Territories, Parks Canada, and Alberta Wildfire. The blaze is estimated at 472,205 hectares in size and is burning 3.1 km from Fort Fitzgerald in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). There are currently 359…
Edmonton Police arrest pair in $7.8 million Ponzi scheme
RCMP Vehicle Two people are facing dozens of charges for fraud occurring throughout Alberta and BC in an alleged $7.8 million Ponzi scheme. On August 30th, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) arrested and charged Curtis Quigley, 56, and Kathleen Treadgold, 56,…
UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP locate missing 50-year-old woman
Debra Adam Missing Poster // photo via RCMPUPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP confirms they have safely located Debra Adam. UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP confirms they have safely located Debra Adam. Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for help in locating a missing…
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to screen Treaty Talk film
Treaty Talk -Sharing the River of Life -Supplied media from RMWB The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is inviting everyone to a free film screening in September as part of their documentary series, “It’s Time to Read”.The motion picture,…
RCMP name suspect in June 23 Supplement King fire
RCMP Vehicle Wood Buffalo RCMP are releasing the name of a man suspected of arson in Timberlea in June. 45-year-old Michael Hammond of Fort McMurray is charged with Arson and Break and Enter in relation to a June 23 fire at…