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Update, November 16, 4:15 p.m. RCMP advises Willow Dawn Conway has been located safe. They are thanking the public for their assistance in this matter. —— Lac La Biche RCMP is asking for public help to locate a missing woman who may be in the Fort McMurray area. 49-year-old, Willow Dawn Conway, was last seen […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect from an alleged aggravated assault. The incident took place at the intersection of Paquette Drive and Rainbow Creek Drive around 7:42 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2023. An unknown male was seen in his red mustang, which may have a beige soft top roof. […]

Herbaland Naturals is issuing a voluntary recall on all Herbaland gummy vitamins and supplements sold in bulk. The company says the products may pose serious health risks if misused, particularly for children and pregnant people. The gummies are sold at some retailers in Fort McMurray. In a media release, Herbaland says, “Because the products are […]

Change is in the air at the Royal Canadian Mint. The maker of our Canadian currency is replacing the image of the Queen on our coins with the effigy of King Charles III. The image of the King was designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati and received approval from Buckingham Palace. “I am honoured and […]

A national coalition of health advocates is expressing concern over Health Canada’s recent approval of the sale of nicotine pouches. The Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Lung Association, Action on Smoking and Health, Coalition Québécoise pour le contrôle du tabac, Heart & Stroke Foundation, and Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada say that the approval creates a […]

Crews with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) are busy working on the winter road to Fort Chipewyan. The RMWB expects to open the road before December 25th, but they are reminding residents the construction is weather-dependent. Road users will need to use the temporary bypass at the Embarass River Crossing again this year. […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is continuing their investigation of gunfire in the downtown area. In the early morning of November 9th, police received a complaint of multiple gunshots near the 100A block of Gordon White Avenue. Police say bullets hit several parked vehicles and a nearby building, but nobody was injured. Several witnesses reported seeing a […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is out with its list of this week’s automated traffic enforcement locations. For the week of November 13th, motorists can look for photo radar to set up along: The Municipality is reminding motorists that although these locations are the focus of enforcement, photo radar may move around to […]

Nov. 14, 2023, 7:00 a.m. UPDATE: Jason Billy Laliberte has been located safely by RCMP. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 32-year-old, Jason Billy Laliberte. Jason was last seen in Timberlea on Halloween but was reported missing by his family on Nov. 7, 2023. He is known to have lived […]

The Keyano College Gala was held on Saturday, Nov. 4, and saw around 900 guests come down, and received over $380,000 for the school. The year’s gala raised over $130,000 to be put toward athletics and academics. Keyano College also received a donation from the Bouchier Family Foundation of $250,000 to go toward a new […]