Community rallies to support seriously injured child
Stollery Children’s Hospital. Image from Alberta Health Services Update: Tuesday, January 9th, 2023. 10:30 a.m. A spokesperson for the RCMP is confirming a person has been charged in relation to the December 29 accident which sent six-year-old Kaia Intensive Care. RCMP say charges may be upgraded if Kaia’s condition changes. — Donations are pouring in for a child seriously injured in an accident over the holidays. On December 29th, 6-year-old…
Fort McMurray man arrested for attempted robbery
RCMP Vehicle Police in Wood Buffalo have a 26-year-old man in custody in connection with an attempted robbery on December 28th, 2023. Anthony Johnson, 26 years of age, was arrested on January 4th and charged with, two counts of Robbery,…
RMWB seeks feedback on downtown revitalization
RMWB Jubilee Centre -image from Wikimedia Commons The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is looking for your opinions on its Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program. The initiative offers grants to eligible buildings in the downtown area to promote investment, improve…
RMWB activates Winter Maintenance Zones 1 & 2
RWMB Grater at work. Image via rmwb.ca With the recent snowfall, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is reactivating Winter Maintenance Zones. The RMWB says it is activating Subzones 1 and 2 for maintenance the week of January 8th…
RMWB increases Fort Chipewyan winter road load limit to 15,000kg, some permits required
Winter Road – RMWB Website The RMWB has increased the load limit on the winter road between Fort Chipewyan and Fort McMurray. Vehicles up to 15,000 kilograms can begin travelling on the road at noon on Jan. 5, 2024. The…