Vehicle theft on the rise in Fort McMurray
Vehicle theft in Fort McMurray (2021-2023) – Graph by Alex MacLeod, statistics from Wood Buffalo RCMP Vehicle theft seems to be on the rise in Fort McMurray. 589 vehicles were reported stolen to Wood Buffalo RCMP between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 5, 2023. 305 vehicles were recovered however there has been an increase of 217 vehicles reported stolen since 2022, which saw 372 reports. 2021 saw 260 reports of…
FMPSD announces Christmas card design winners
Christmas Card Challenge winners – FMPSD The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has announced the winners of their “Christmas Card Design Challenge”. Two students were selected as the winners after some thoughtful consideration. The designs selected were created by…
Suspicious death on Parsons Access Road, vehicle fire on Tower Road prompt police investigation
Wood Buffalo RCMP Car – Alex MacLeod Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a suspicious death, as well as a vehicle fire, that they believe may be connected. RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious death at 10:10 a.m. on…
Wood Buffalo RCMP search for missing 55-year-old woman
Yvette Cardinal missing poster – Wood Buffalo RCMP Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. 55-year-old, Yvette Cardinal, was last seen in Fort McMurray around 3 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2023. Yvette is…
Parsons Access Road closed due to police investigation
a road closed sign in front of a blue sky Wood Buffalo RCMP is closing Parsons Access Road due to an ongoing investigation. No details were provided however, Parsons Access Road to and from Highway 63 will remain closed. Drivers…