Fort McMurray

Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a pair of thefts that took place recently.  The first took place on the afternoon of April 10th, when a woman entered Sweet Antiques in downtown Fort McMurray, asking to see jewelry that was locked in a case. The employee did not notice the woman steal a ring worth $1,500 […]

A nationwide railway strike could begin as early as August 22, 2024. The potential strike is the result of stalled negotiations between Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway, and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents engineers, conductors, and yard workers at both companies. Last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board determined that […]

The RMWB is mourning the sudden passing of Councillor Jane Stroud. Mayor Sandy Bowman issued a statement on the matter, saying that as a proud Anzac resident, the causes, projects, and programs she brought to the forefront are too lengthy to mention, adding that it is with certainty that Councillor Stroud cannot be replaced. Stroud […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) has appointed Lisa Sweet as the new Interim CEO. She succeeds Dennis Vroom, who led the organization since April 2024 while on secondment from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Sweet, who holds an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Alberta Wildfire has issued a Fire Advisory for the Fort McMurray Forest Area due to the very high fire danger and persistent warm, dry conditions. Under the advisory, no new fire permits will be issued until conditions improve. Existing permits remain valid, but renewals will be reviewed individually. Safe wood campfires are […]

RMWB has announced the annual Snye dredging will take place beginning on Monday.  Construction fencing will be installed next week, and Snye Point will be closed until mid-September.  The RM says this is necessary as sediment deposits build up throughout the year from the Clearwater River. Removing the sediment allows the Snye to maintain access […]

Until last year this was the record-holding hottest pepper in the world. I recommend just getting some sauce and putting it on something delicious… Thank you to Jon Tupper on the Cruz News team for bringing this little spice bomb in and giving me the experience. I don’t think I want another one.

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has been recognized for its commitment to public health and safety-readiness. Airports Council International recently awarded YMM formal accreditation for Public Health and Safety Readiness, making it the sixth airport in Canada to receive this honor. The accreditation highlights the airport staff’s dedication to the […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — Police in Fort McMurray are asking for assistance in locating a missing person. Michael Hammond was last seen in the downtown area on July 27, 2004. Despite checking locations he is known to frequent, the RCMP have been unable to locate him and are concerned for his well-being. Hammond is […]

Two Albertans have died in separate boating accidents over the long weekend. On Saturday, a young boy drowned on Slave Lake while kayaking with his father. RCMP were alerted after the pair did not reach their planned arrival time and destination. Police searched the lake using boats, drones, and helicopters. The overturned kayak was located […]