Municipality to create gathering space for evacuees
The RMWB is creating a gathering place for Fort Chipewyan evacuees beginning this Friday. Recognizing the need for community connection, Fort Chipewya…
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Rock the Rails celebrates five years in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray’s “Rock the Rails” is commemorating its fifth year in the community with another successful event. The exciting Skateboarding, BMX, and …
Fort Chipewyan Fire named Rocky River Fire
The wildfire burning just seven kilometres from Fort Chipewyan is now called the Rocky River Fire. While Alberta ended the province-wide state of emer…
June 6 Fort Chipewyan fire update
The fire near Fort Chipewyan continues to burn out of control. Alberta Wildfire is bringing in around 80 additional firefighters to help battle the bl…
Community to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
The Filipino-Canadian Association of Fort McMurray is celebrating the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence this weekend. The month of June com…
June 5th wildfire update
After 28 days, Alberta is ending the provincial state of emergency. The province declared an emergency on May 6th after wildfires began raging across …
Severe storm brings flooding to parts of Fort McMurray
A powerful thunderstorm unleashed a heavy downpour of rain in Fort McMurray. The torrent caused streets to flood, and the surge of water overwhelmed s…
Wood Buffalo RCMP seeking assistance identifying theft suspect
The Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in a theft under $5000 investigation. On May 29, 2023, at arou…
June 2 – Fort Chipewyan update
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reporting over eight-hundred people have been safely evacuated from Fort Chipewyan. Anyone remaining in F…
June 1 – Fort Chipewyan Wildfire Update
The RMWB is reporting, along with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Mtis Nation that they have safel…