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The RCMP in Wood Buffalo is investigating a downtown robbery. Around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18th, police responded to a report of a robbery on Charles Avenue. RCMP says a delivery driver was approached by someone wielding what appeared to be a handgun. The man demanded money, assaulted the driver, and then fled. The […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is opening the winter road to Fort Chipewyan to light vehicles. After unseasonably warm weather, the road to Fort Chipewyan will open to vehicles under 5000 kilograms at noon on Wednesday, December 20th. The RMWB says drivers should expect rough spots and detours on the road and be […]

The Commanding Officer of Alberta’s RCMP is retiring. After 34 years in the force, Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki is hanging up his Stetson but he’s not riding off into the sunset. In the New Year, Zablocki will be taking on the position of Assistant Deputy Minister for the Public Security Division of Alberta’s Ministry of […]

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a fire at a church in Janvier. On Friday, December 15th, at around 10:30 p.m., police responded to a call about a building on fire in the community situated 120 kilometres south of Fort McMurray near the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation. When the RCMP arrived, they found the Janvier […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is out with their list of photo radar locations for the week of December 18th. You can look for the yellow Drive Safe truck to set up along: Automated Traffic Enforcement will be coming to and end in the RMWB after the contract comes to an close on […]

Seven names have been selected by Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) staff and residents for the “Name That Plow” contest. 12 names were shortlisted for residents with more than 1,500 votes being submitted. Six names were originally going to be selected however the RMWB increased it to seven in recognition of the creative names. […]

A man was arrested in Fort McMurray on Nov. 28, 2023, by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), who believe he took part in a shooting in May 2022 in southwest Edmonton. Officers responded to a report of multiple shooters on May 15, 2022, between the neighbourhoods of Allard and Cavanagh in Edmonton. Residents reported hearing […]

The RMWB is very happy with how the Santa Claus parade went on Dec. 2, 2023. The event kicked off with a tree and tipi lighting for the first time at Kiyām Community Park. Franklin Avenue then saw thousands of people line the street to watch the 39 floats go by. The floats were decorated […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has approved a $611.6 million budget for 2024. $474 million will go toward operations and $137.6 million will be transferred to capital reserves. The capital budget totals $170.4 million from capital reserves, grant funds, and revenue from 2024. “This year’s budget represents Council’s continued commitment to investing […]

Vehicle theft seems to be on the rise in Fort McMurray. 589 vehicles were reported stolen to Wood Buffalo RCMP between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 5, 2023. 305 vehicles were recovered however there has been an increase of 217 vehicles reported stolen since 2022, which saw 372 reports. 2021 saw 260 reports of stolen […]