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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is out with its list of this week’s automated traffic enforcement locations. For the week of October 16th, 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 […]

The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is welcoming a new director to its board. During their October 10th Annual General Meeting, Angela Maxson, President of Creekline Inc., was elected to the board of directors. Maxson, a graduate of Keyano College, has been leading her company, Creekline, for over ten years. Outgoing NAABA President and […]

Bill C-69, referred to as The Impact Assessment and Canadian Energy Regulator Act, has been deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Canada. The law, which was enacted in 2019, granted Ottawa the authority to regulate energy and mining projects based on their potential impact on climate change, Indigenous communities, and wildlife. In a 7-2 […]

The Government of Alberta is announcing five telephone town hall meetings to discuss the proposed Alberta Pension Plan. Albertans are invited to join the Alberta Pension Plan Engagement Panel, which will be led by former provincial treasurer Jim Dinning. The panel will gather residents’ feedback on the suggestions, possibilities, and potential challenges of a provincial […]

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government (OMG) of the Métis Nation within Alberta and the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Group are in discussions about hosting an Oilers Alumni Heritage Game.  The dialogue comes from a new partnership forged between the two organizations aimed at fostering Indigenous Youth participation in Hockey. The Métis are also releasing a video showcasing […]

Curbside collection for yard waste is set to end at the end of the month. Up to four bags of yard waste can be placed at the curb each week for collection until Oct. 27, 2023. The waste will need to be in brown paper bags and placed beside your bins before 7:30 a.m. on […]

UPDATE Oct 13: Wood Buffalo RCMP state that Reva Marcel has been located safe. Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Fort McMurray woman. 34-year-old Reva Marcel was last seen in Fort McMurray on Oct. 2, 2023. Reva is described as 5’6″ tall, 205 pounds, with a medium complexion, long […]

Regional Emergency Crews are out in the community this week to share important fire safety tips. Fire Prevention Week in Canada runs from October 8th to 14th, and it is an opportunity to share small but important actions you can take to help prevent fires. This year’s theme is “Cooking Safely Starts with You.” Fire […]

Fort McMurray’s Community Health Services is receiving a national award for supporting mothers and newborns. The Alberta Health Services (AHS) facility is Alberta’s first community public health centre to receive the Baby-Friendly designation by the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. Originally developed by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, the initiative recognizes the high standard of […]

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo will be in the path of a partial solar eclipse this weekend. The annular solar eclipse will occur on Saturday, October 14th, starting at 9:23 a.m. and reaching its maximum at 10:31 a.m., with just over 43 per cent of the sun’s disk covered by the moon. Richard Covey, an amateur […]