RCMP investigate robbery downtown
RCMP Vehicle The RCMP in Wood Buffalo is investigating a downtown robbery. Around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18th, police responded to a report of a robbery on Charles Avenue. RCMP says a delivery driver was approached by someone wielding what appeared to be a handgun. The man demanded money, assaulted the driver, and then fled. The victim sustained only minor injuries. Police identified and apprehended the suspect at a…
Police investigate stabbing in downtown Fort McMurray
RCMP Badge. Image from Wiki Media The Wood Buffalo RCMP is currently investigating a stabbing incident in downtown Fort McMurray. On Sunday at around 1:00 p.m., police, fire, and EMS responded to a report of a male with stab wounds…
Fort Chipewyan winter road set to open
SUV Travels Winter Road- RMWB Supplied Photo The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is opening the winter road to Fort Chipewyan to light vehicles. After unseasonably warm weather, the road to Fort Chipewyan will open to vehicles under 5000…
Commanding Officer of Alberta RCMP announces retirement
Commissioner Curtis Zablocki. RCMP Supplied image The Commanding Officer of Alberta’s RCMP is retiring. After 34 years in the force, Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki is hanging up his Stetson but he’s not riding off into the sunset. In the New…
Fire razes Janvier Church
Welcome to Janvier Sign. Image via rmwb.ca The Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a fire at a church in Janvier. On Friday, December 15th, at around 10:30 p.m., police responded to a call about a building on fire in the…