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Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 Active for Snow Removal February 10-14 The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is activating Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) 1 and 2 this week. From February 10 to 14 municipal crews will be out conducting snow removal operations in Sub-zones 1 and 2. On-street parking restrictions will be in […]

Trump to Announce New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Canada Takes Wait-and-See Approach U.S. President Donald Trump is set to formally announce a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, Trump made the announcement aboard Air Force One while on his way to New Orleans to watch the Super Bowl. Unlike […]

Fort McMurray International Airport Receives Workforce Development Accreditation FORT MCMURRAY — The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has been recognized as one of the first five airports in North America to receive the Airport Workforce Development Accreditation from Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). The newly launched accreditation program is designed to help airports […]

RCMP Investigating Homicide in Fort McMurray, Seeking Witnesses FORT MCMURRAY. — The Alberta RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Thickwood neighbourhood of Fort McMurray on Friday afternoon. On February 7, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound near the 600 block […]

RMWB Bylaw Services is reminding pet owners that ditching an animal is never okay. On January 30th, someone left a cat in a carrier at a Parsons Creek apartment building. Animal Control took it to the Fort McMurray SPCA, and Bylaw Services is now investigating. Bylaw Services Manager Aaron Anderson says pet ownership is a […]

Suncor Energy Inc. closed out its 2024 fiscal year on a strong note, beating analysts’ expectations and setting operational records in Q4. The Calgary-based oil major posted $3.5 billion in adjusted funds from operations and generated $1.9 billion in free funds flow. The company returned $1.7 billion to shareholders through dividend payments of $700 million, […]

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke after Wednesday’s First Ministers’ Meeting, focusing on the fentanyl crisis and border security. She announced Alberta’s plans to appoint a fentanyl czar and secure additional federal funding for law enforcement. Smith also highlighted efforts to target fentanyl dealers and expand recovery treatment centres in Edmonton and Calgary. She called for […]

Two suspects have been arrested after ALERT and Wood Buffalo RCMP seized firearms and drugs in Fort McMurray. On January 23rd, nine firearms, including four prohibited rifles and $20,000 worth of drugs were seized in the Thickwood Heights area. Raymond Hawco, 45, faces firearms and drug charges and will appear in court on February 19th. […]

RCMP have intercepted multiple illegal border crossings as Canada strengthens security under U.S. pressure. In Alberta, officers responded to two incidents near the Coutts border crossing. On February 4th, a driver attempting to enter Canada fled secondary screening. RCMP later pursued the vehicle to Raymond, Alberta, where the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. […]

Regional Emergency Services crews responded to a house fire on Diefenbaker Drive just after 4 a.m. Wednesday. Two pumper crews and a ladder truck arrived to find an upstairs bedroom on fire. The residents had already escaped, and smoke alarms were sounding throughout the home. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, staying on scene […]