Fort McMurray

Wood Buffalo Economic Development Faces Major Governance Shake-up FORT MCMURRAY, AB — For the second time in just seven months, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has made a significant change to the governance structure of Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (WBEDT). During a meeting on Wednesday, RMWB Council authorized Mayor Sandy Bowman […]

Double check that breakfast, bub. Recalls Canada has now echoed and further defined what started as a voluntary recall issued by a waffle production facility in Ontario. The danger is listeriosis, which can be fatal. Food may not look or smell contaminated or “off” in any way, but can still make you sick. There are […]

Content Warning:The following story contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault and may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A civil lawsuit has been filed against Fort McKay First Nations Chief Raymond Powder, alleging sexual assaults dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. Harvard Media News has obtained a statement […]

Trans Mountain Pipeline CEO Defends Expansion Costs, Highlights New Oil Markets The Trans Mountain Pipeline has opened new markets for Alberta crude, including the first shipment of Canadian oil to Alaska in over a decade. Earlier this month, nearly half a million barrels of oil were transported from Vancouver to the port of Nikiski, Alaska, […]

Fort McMurray Airport’s “Pumpkins and Planes” Event Raises Funds for United Way FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The United Way of Wood Buffalo (UWWB) received a lift to its fundraising efforts thanks to the Fort McMurray International Airport and its “Pumpkins and Planes” Halloween event. On Saturday, hundreds of children and adults flew up to the […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Teen FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating 14-year-old Nora Betschart, who has been missing since Monday, October 21. Police say they are concerned for her wellbeing and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Betschart is described as […]

Alberta Government Intervenes in Edmonton Public School Labour Dispute The Alberta Government is again stepping in to resolve an ongoing labour dispute. This time they are intervening in the ongoing conflict between Edmonton Public Schools and their 3,200 support staff, represented by CUPE Local 3550. Last week, Union members voted 97 per cent in favour […]

Alberta and Assembly of First Nations Call for Federal Action on First Nations Policing Premier Danielle Smith and Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse are calling for the federal government to move forward on its First Nations and Inuit Policing Program. The two leaders issued a joint statement calling on Ottawa to […]

Fort McMurray Man Charged for Careless Operation of Dirt Bike FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— A Fort McMurray man is facing a litany of charges following complaints about the reckless operation of a dirt bike in Fort McMurray. On Friday, October 18th, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to reports of a dirt bike being driven on sidewalks, across […]

Arts Take Centre Stage During Buffy Awards Gala FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo feted the arts community in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo this weekend. The organization presented the winners of the 2024 Buffy Awards during a glamorous Miami-Vice-themed gala on Saturday. Known as “The Buffys,” the awards place a spotlight on […]