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UPDATE: 6:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12. Danielle Danis, President of CUPE Local 2559 is confirming to Harvard Media News that both unions will be commencing strike action on Tuesday, September 17. —- FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff at Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school divisions are preparing for a possible strike after members of […]

This November, a byelection to elect a new Councillor for Ward 4 will be held.  RMWB is calling for candidate nominations. They can be made on the RMWB website and are due by October 7th.  The elected candidate will represent communities such as Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates and Janvier until the Municipal election is […]

A speedster on a motorcycle that tore through the downtown, Thickwood, and Timberlea neighbourhoods has been arrested.  Wood Buffalo RCMP were conducting standard patrol on Highway 63 near Franklin Avenue just after midnight on Tuesday morning when they noticed the motorcyclist travelling at high speed, approaching 150 km/hr toward downtown.  The motorcycle was lost momentarily […]

A man from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation faces firearms and breach of probation charges after an investigation by Wood Buffalo RCMP.  On Thursday, September 5, officers were conducting patrols in Janvier and on the First Nation when a man was spotted, already wanted on breach of probation charges.  A warrant was authorized to allow […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Raises $16,700 at Annual Golf Tournament FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta celebrated the success of its 30th annual “Golf Fore Girls” tournament on Sept. 1, where more than 100 golfers gathered at the Fort McMurray Golf Club, raising $16,700 for the community organization. The event, themed […]

EDMONTON, Alberta— An Edmonton man has been charged with child sexual exploitation following an investigation by Alberta’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Trevor Smiley, 54, faces charges of creating, transmitting, accessing, and possessing child pornography. His arrest followed a tip from U.S. Homeland Security linking him to Jason Davis, a 41-year-old man from Cooper City, […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Business Awards Gala, which will take place on October 24th at the Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre. The event will honor the exceptional achievements of the local business community, with winners to be announced in various categories. “The upcoming Business […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking residents to serve on Council-appointed boards and committees. The RMWB has over 70 vacancies to fill across 18 different boards. Applications are open for positions on a range of boards and committees, including the Advisory Committee on Aging, the Assessment Review Board, and […]

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are gearing up for more service calls, shifting demographics, and new technology. Canada’s national police force has released a three-year strategic plan, titled “The Next Chapter, 2024-27.” The plan focuses on recruiting and retaining officers, promoting a healthy workplace culture, and ensuring continued operational excellence. A key initiative is […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking public support in its labor dispute with local school boards. On Tuesday, CUPE launched websites urging the public to advocate for school support workers represented by Locals 2545 and 2559 in their negotiations with the Public and Catholic school boards. Carrying the […]