Wood Buffalo RCMP Confirm No Offence in Reported Possible Abduction
Fort McMurray, AB — Following an initial news release on Friday afternoon, Wood Buffalo RCMP confirmed later that evening that all parties involved in the reported possible abduction near Athabasca Avenue have been located and interviewed. The incident, reported on Nov. 6, raised concerns after a witness described seeing a young woman fleeing from a black Jeep in the Abasand neighborhood, only to be pursued and allegedly forced back into…
Employee Dead After Pickup Truck Crashes into Downtown Restaurant
Fort McMurray, Alta. – A devastating collision struck the downtown restaurant on Saturday, when a pickup truck drove into the building, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old employee. Submitted Photo The incident occurred at 11:36 a.m. when Wood Buffalo…
Possible Abduction in Abasand Prompts Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigation
Fort McMurray – On the evening of Nov. 6, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to an incident near Athabasca Avenue in Fort McMurray’s Abasand neighborhood. Around 7:20 p.m., officers were alerted to a possible abduction after a witness reported seeing a…
RMWB Prepares for 2025 Budget Talks, Proposing $645 Million in Spending
RMWB to Deliberate $645 Million 2025 Budget with Focus on Streamlining and Efficiency FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is set to begin its 2025 budget deliberations, with council meetings scheduled for December 3 and 4…
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Strike Begins Nov. 13; Possible Lockout Looms
Support Staff Strike to Begin November 13 with Rotating Picket Lines in Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff in both Fort McMurray’s public and Catholic school districts will begin a strike on Wednesday, November 13. CUPE Locals 2559…