Winter road restrictions starting Saturday
Warm weather is on the way, bringing changes to the Fort Chipewyan and La Loche winter roads. Beginning Saturday, March 9, vehicles over 5,000 kg will be restricted to nighttime travel only. That means heavy vehicles can only travel the route between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. The roads will remain open to light passenger vehicles day and night. Drivers are reminded to be cautious, as posted signage may not…
Preparations begin for River Breakup
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is preparing for the annual river breakup. The RMWB will be setting up their seasonal flood mitigation measures over the next three weeks and they hope to have the work completed by month’s…
ACFN suing Alberta Energy Regulator
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) is suing the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). During a town hall meeting in Fort Chipewyan on Tuesday, Chief Allan Adam handed a notice of lawsuit to the CEO of AER, Laurie Pushor. The First Nation…
Red Deer man facing firearms charges in Fort Chipewyan
A Red Deer man is facing several firearms charges after being arrested in Fort Chipewyan. During a patrol on Sunday, police spotted an ATV being driven dangerously along Delta Road and conducted a stop. RCMP arrested the driver and conducted…
Airport to host information sessions on Aurora Landing
Fort McMurray International Airport is taking another step to bring Aurora Landing to life. Michael Sieger, VP of Air Service and Commercial Development for the Fort McMurray Airport Authority will be hosting information sessions to showcase the project. Aurora Landing…