‘Do Not Panic, Stay Calm’ Municipality Well Prepared To Combat COVID-19: Mayor Scott
The RMWB is well prepared to deal with COVID-19. That’s according to Mayor Don Scott who spoke to reporters on Wednesday highlighting measures and ste…
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Federal Government Temporarily Closing Border, Providing $82B Economic Aid Package
Canada and the U.S. are reaching a mutual agreement to temporarily close the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday that non-ess…
23 New COVID-19 Cases in Province, Two in North Zone
There are 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the new cases on Tuesday which …
Red Cross Warning Canadians About Face Mask Scam
The Canadian Red Cross is warning residents about a scam involving face masks. Multiple people across the country have received messages through text,…
Food Bank, CMHA, Waypoints Still Helping Public At This Time
Multiple non-profits across Wood Buffalo are continuing to operate despite concerns regarding COVID-19. The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is still open for p…
Province Declaring State of Public Health Emergency, Additional Measures Being Taken Against COVID-19
The government of Alberta is declaring a state of public health emergency over COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday additional measures…
RCMP Investigating Timberlea Shooting, Three Injured in Incident
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a shooting in Timberlea. On March 15, around 6:30 a.m., the police were called to an apartment complex on Lougheed…
RMWB Closing All Municipal Offices, Key Services To Continue Being Provided
The RMWB is closing all municipal offices to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Residents can still access online services, while essential serv…
North Zone Dealing With First COVID-19 Case, Unclear Whether It’s in RMWB
The north zone, which includes the RMWB, is experiencing its first case of COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, ann…
RCMP Arrest Four Over Two Unconnected Armed Robberies in Fort McMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP have arrested four individuals after two unconnected robberies over the weekend. On March 14, around 7:45 p.m., police were called t…