Tag Archives: RMWB
Byelection in November for Ward 4
This November, a byelection to elect a new Councillor for Ward 4 will be held. RMWB is calling for candidate nominations. They can be made on the RMWB website and are due by October 7th. The elected c...
Sep 11, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP nabs motorcyclist with 'Need for Speed'
A speedster on a motorcycle that tore through the downtown, Thickwood, and Timberlea neighbourhoods has been arrested. Wood Buffalo RCMP were conducting standard patrol on Highway 63 near Franklin Ave...
Sep 11, 2024
RCMP arrest Chipewyan Prairie First Nation man on weapons charges
A man from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation faces firearms and breach of probation charges after an investigation by Wood Buffalo RCMP. On Thursday, September 5, officers were conducting patrols in ...
Sep 11, 2024
Northern Lights Christmas
I know, it's still way too early to be thinking about the Holidays in earnest. The new school year just started, we don't need to be jumping to the new calendar year so quick. However.. we are very ex...
Sep 10, 2024
Golf Tournament Drives $16K for Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Raises $16,700 at Annual Golf Tournament FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta celebrated the success of its 30th annual "Golf Fore Girls" tournament o...
Sep 08, 2024
Edmonton Man Charged With Child Exploitation Following U.S. Homeland Security Tip
EDMONTON, Alberta- An Edmonton man has been charged with child sexual exploitation following an investigation by Alberta's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Trevor Smiley, 54, faces charges of c...
Sep 05, 2024
Chamber of Commerce Announces Business Awards Finalists
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Business Awards Gala, which will take place on October 24th at the Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre. The event ...
Sep 03, 2024
RMWB seeking applications for boards and committees
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking residents to serve on Council-appointed boards and committees. The RMWB has over 70 vacancies to fill across 18 diff...
Sep 03, 2024
RCMP Plan Indigenous Recruitment and More Cyber-Crime Enforcement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are gearing up for more service calls, shifting demographics, and new technology. Canada's national police force has released a three-year strategic plan, titl...
Aug 29, 2024
CUPE Calls for Public Support in Labour Dispute with Public and Catholic School Boards as Strike Vote Looms
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking public support in its labor dispute with local school boards. On Tuesday, CUPE launched websites urging the public to ...
Aug 28, 2024