Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A Fort McMurray man is recovering after being shot downtown on Sunday. Police responded to a shooting in the downtown area shortly before 4 p.m. on July 14. At the scene, RCMP located a male victim with non-life-threatening injuries. The man was taken to Northern Lights Health Centre by ambulance. After […]

Top 8 round for Battle of the Neighbourhoods all week! Text in your votes for one of the Top 8 neighbourhoods to 780-715-2789 (max 5 per day) before noon on Friday!The lucky 8 that have made it to round 2 are: AbasandThickwoodWood BuffaloTimberleaPrairie CreekBeacon HillGrayling TerraceGregoire  Check out the contest page here!

Dean Murdoch is taking us back to his roots in an origin story set in small town Manitoba. This is *sort of* a different Deaner from FUBAR and FUBAR II fame, with no official connection to the other movies despite the recurring character. Dean is back in time in a story that sees him receive […]

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo’s Ukrainian community is calling on the world to take action after a deadly bombing this week in Kyiv. On Monday, missiles rained down on a children’s hospital in the capital city of Ukraine, killing nearly 50 civilians and wounding hundreds. Devon Sereda Goldie, spokesperson for the group, says the community needed […]

For residents looking to escape the heat by heading to Gregoire Lake, caution is still needed due to blue-green algae. Jack Pang, Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services North Zone, says the water-quality advisory for Gregoire Lake remains in place until further notice. The advisory was first issued on June 6, 2024, after […]

The biggest battle in town is back as Battle of the Neighbourhoods returns! Text the name of the neighbourhood you think needs to be in the top 8 to 780-715-2789 this week, next round starts next week. A big community bbq is on the line for our winner, made possible with our sponsors Legacy Dodge, […]

The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is bringing in a renowned speaker for their upcoming Annual General Meeting.  Dr. Ken Coates will be the organization’s guest and keynote speaker for their September 19th meeting at Shell Place. Dr. Coates is one of Canada’s foremost authorities on the challenges and opportunities facing the nation. His […]

Keyano College is building a new Indigenous Student Centre downtown. The new space will be located in what is currently the Syncrude Technology Centre on the Northeast side of their Clearwater Campus. Once completed, students can attend ceremonies in the centre, meet with the Elder-in-residence, take part in communal cooking, and view Indigenous art and […]

The group of wildfires burning near the Firebag River, just kilometers from a Suncor oilsands site, is being renamed the “Cattail Complex” by Alberta Wildfire. Of the six fires comprising the Cattail Complex, five are under control, showing no recent hot spots. All six fires were caused by lightning. Fire MWF-047 within the complex continues […]

The Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) is set to feature another local artist as part of its ongoing digital art exhibit. Beginning Aug. 1, Amy Keller-Rempp’s work titled “Sky Dance” will grace the screens and billboards at the airport terminal. The “Sky Dance” series captures the deep bond between the region’s landscapes, wildlife, and the […]