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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 their appearance, and strengthen the appeal of the downtown area. To date, 265 applications have been received, with the RMWB committing over […]

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 road opened to vehicles under 5,000kg on Dec. 20, 2023. Vehicles over the limit must stay off until limits are […]

Police in Wood Buffalo are seeking assistance locating a missing individual known to frequent the downtown area. Brent Cardinal was last seen on January 1st near Marshall Street. Cardinal is described as: He is known to visit areas around Hardin Street, the Peter Pond Mall, Rivers Casino, and A&W. The RCMP says there is a […]

Jan. 5 UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP says Gary Treliving was located safe and thanks the public for their assistance. — Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for your help finding a missing person. Gary Treliving, a 30-year-old male resident of Fort McMurray, was last seen on January 3, 2024, around 11:00 a.m. near Hospital Street downtown. […]

Three men are facing charges after a string of thefts Thursday morning in Fort McMurray.  Wood Buffalo RCMP first responded at 2:45 AM to multiple calls for a variety of property crimes, including theft, break and enter, and theft of a vehicle. A White 2021 Toyota Tundra was reported stolen from Lindstrom Crescent as part […]

Keyano College is celebrating a $85 thousand donation from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The money is going to support the RBC Career Transition Program at the College over the next two years. The six-week course helps equip students with skills necessary for professional success including business communications, employment strategies, and safety protocols. “We […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a firearms complaint in Fort Chipewyan. On January 2, 2024, at 11:09 p.m. RCMP in Fort Chipewyan responded to a firearms complaint in the hamlet located about 270 kilometers north of Fort McMurray. Police were informed that an unknown person had discharged a gun at a residence and then fled […]

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating a break-and-enter at M&M Meats on 94th Street. RCMP received a report of an alarm in the early hours of Jan. 2, 2024, and found the store broken into upon arrival. The investigation by officers determined the suspect, a lone male, approached the store on a bicycle. He then entered […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing person. 25-year-old Mianne Elaine Lange was reported missing on January 1 and was last seen on December 20th in Fort McMurray. Police are concerned for her wellbeing. Lange is 5 foot 7 inches and about 149 pounds with brown hair and eyes. Anyone […]

The RCMP is requesting assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted robbery. Around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 28th, a man attempted to rob the Subway Restaurant on Millennium Drive by climbing into the store through the drive-through window. The suspect demanded access to the store staff and threatened the workers. The employees […]