Fort McMurray

When Fort McMurray was forced to evacuate due to wildfire in 2016 – an event that became the largest natural disaster in Canadian history – some words of advice provided comfort and guidance for the people who were displaced. Those words were shared online by Mandy Larsson after her experiences as an evacuee the year […]

We’re down to the Top 2. Will it be Abasand or Thickwood? Vote until Thursday at noon, and we’ll announce the winning neighbourhood Friday morning! You can cast your vote by texting the name of the neighbourhood you want to win to 780-715-2789 – up to 5 times per day per number. Round closes on […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta —The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is encouraging residents to show support for the fire-stricken town of Jasper. The RMWB is collecting messages of hope and encouragement in the form of videos, drawings, or short notes from individuals, families, organizations, and businesses. Video messages must be submitted online by August 5, […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Police are searching for the driver of a motorcycle that nearly struck several pedestrians and vehicles last week. Around midnight on July 21, RCMP received reports of a black motorcycle with no license plate and a loud exhaust being driven recklessly on Franklin Avenue in downtown Fort McMurray. The driver reportedly […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta —Police in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are searching for two suspects in a tool theft. Surveillance video shows two men stealing over $5,000 worth of tools from a vehicle parked in the 9000 block of Biggs Avenue in downtown Fort McMurray between 7 and 7:30 a.m. on July 21. The […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Fort McMurray, July 29, 2:00 p.m. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Fort McMurray as of Monday at 1:49 p.m., according to Environment Canada. Meteorologists are monitoring a cluster of severe thunderstorms approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Fort McMurray. These storms are capable of […]

The tastiest Harvard Media Online Auction yet is coming to a close as of 7pm tonight! Double check those bids if you’ve placed them, and snoop around all of the lots if you haven’t yet. Here are some lots that caught my eye this morning. There are a TON of gift cards and vouchers for […]

The Harvard Media online auction has returned, and this time the theme is a tasty one. It’s the Yum! and Then Some Auction with lots open for bids right now – but it will start to close at 7pm on Monday, July 29th! In addition to the MANY gift cards you can get a deal […]

Update as of 5:17am Alberta 511 are reporting highway 63 has been partially reopened to Traffic in both directions. Expect delays in the area due to heavy smoke. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta —Travelers are advised to check the status of local highways before heading out. Wildfires burning near Highway 63 and Highway 881 are rapidly changing […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Firefighters are not expected to get a break as the province warns of ongoing intense fire activity. Alberta Wildfire has issued an extreme fire behavior advisory as the extended heat has rendered the forest tinder dry. Adding to concerns, specialized fire-weather forecasters say a cold front is expected to sweep through the […]