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Concerns over contaminated cantaloupes are causing a Canadian class action lawsuit. In November Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the U.S. FDA, and other health authorities recalled Malichita and Rudy-brand cantaloupes due to contamination with Salmonella. On December 22nd, Health Canada announced there have been 164 laboratory confirmed cases of Salmonella with 61 hospitalizations, […]

The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo is gearing up for its 13th annual Multicultural Expo. The event will be held on February 3rd at the CNOOC field house in MacDonald Island Park. Residents are invited to join the association which hopes to again bring the diverse cultures in our community back into focus through a […]

Update: Tuesday, January 9th, 2023. 10:30 a.m. A spokesperson for the RCMP is confirming a person has been charged in relation to the December 29 accident which sent six-year-old Kaia Intensive Care. RCMP say charges may be upgraded if Kaia’s condition changes. — Donations are pouring in for a child seriously injured in an accident […]

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Police in Wood Buffalo have a 26-year-old man in custody in connection with an attempted robbery on December 28th, 2023. Anthony Johnson, 26 years of age, was arrested on January 4th and charged with, two counts of Robbery, one count of Assault, one count of Possession of Property obtained by crime, and seven counts of […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is looking for your opinions on its Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program. The initiative offers grants to eligible buildings in the downtown area to promote investment, improve their appearance, and strengthen the appeal of the downtown area. To date, 265 applications have been received, with the RMWB committing over […]

The RMWB has increased the load limit on the winter road between Fort Chipewyan and Fort McMurray. Vehicles up to 15,000 kilograms can begin travelling on the road at noon on Jan. 5, 2024. The road opened to vehicles under 5,000kg on Dec. 20, 2023. Vehicles over the limit must stay off until limits are […]

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Police in Wood Buffalo are seeking assistance locating a missing individual known to frequent the downtown area. Brent Cardinal was last seen on January 1st near Marshall Street. Cardinal is described as: He is known to visit areas around Hardin Street, the Peter Pond Mall, Rivers Casino, and A&W. The RCMP says there is a […]

Jan. 5 UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP says Gary Treliving was located safe and thanks the public for their assistance. — Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for your help finding a missing person. Gary Treliving, a 30-year-old male resident of Fort McMurray, was last seen on January 3, 2024, around 11:00 a.m. near Hospital Street downtown. […]