Wood Buffalo Complex wildfire continues to grow
Wildland Firefighter -image from Alberta Wildfire The Wood Buffalo Complex fire continues to burn out of control just over three kilometers from Fort Smith and Fort Fitzgerald. The blaze has grown to over 485,000 hectares with 320 personnel working to contain it. As of September 13th, 21 km of the northern fire perimeter is considered controlled, while 93 kilometers is considered contained. Heading into the weekend, Alberta Wildfire is listing…
Congratulations pour in for ATC CEO following award announcement
Athabasca Tribal Council -web media Praise is pouring in for Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) CEO Karla Buffalo following the news she is being honoured with the Alumni Innovator award from the University of Alberta. The Athabasca Tribal Council offered their…
Canadian Basketball Academy coming to Westwood High School
Westwood Trojans Basketball -supplied media from FMPSD Westwood High School is launching a new national basketball program for young athletes. Westwood teacher and coach, Josh Owens is partnering with the Alberta Basketball Association to bring the Canada Basketball Academy to…
Athabasca RCMP investigate suspected arson
“GO HOME” on garage door of residence of suspected arson – Athabasca RCMP Athabasca RCMP are investigating a residential fire that occurred last week. RCMP, Athabasca Fire, and Associated Ambulance responded to the fire on September 9, 2023, at 2:35…
Council approves redesignation of Centrefire property
Centrefire Place – RMWB Website Council has voted to approve the redesignation of Centrefire Place from a Parks and Recreation District to a Direct Control Parks and Recreation District. The sign and building will not be moved but the land…