Fort McMurray

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 […]

But like a different black and white.

The OG trilogy didn’t have the best trajectory, but that doesn’t stop the power of a 30-year-sequel. (yes, the third and arguably worst Beverly Hills Cop movie came out back in 1994) This 90 seconds of stuff sure does look like a lot of fun, though. What do you think of the first look at […]

The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has announced the winners of their “Christmas Card Design Challenge”. Two students were selected as the winners after some thoughtful consideration. The designs selected were created by grade 12 student, Avalon Murrin, who attends Ecole McTavish High School and Frank Spragins High School, and grade 5 student, Paige […]

Who gave this thing a voice?

Nah, too far-fetched. Couldn’t see anything like this actually happening..Uncomfortable sarcasm aside, director Alex Garland has made several films that have blown me away so far, and I aim to see if this title will do the same. Could be yet another indie slam dunk for A24.

Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a suspicious death, as well as a vehicle fire, that they believe may be connected. RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious death at 10:10 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2023. This incident sent police to Parsons Access Road, near the Highway 63 turn-off, and forced the closure of the […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. 55-year-old, Yvette Cardinal, was last seen in Fort McMurray around 3 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2023. Yvette is described as 5’4″ tall, 139 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes, and a fair complexion. She has a fairy tattooed on her hand […]