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Melville RCMP on scene of serious collision on Highway #10 between Melville & Otthon

Melville RCMP on scene of serious collision on Highway #10 between Melville & Otthon

Aug 13, 2024 | 12:19pm
Melville RCMP is currently responding to a serious collision on Highway #10 between Melville and Otthon. The highway is currently closed and detours are in place. Motorists should expect delays. Please slow down as you approach the area and follow the directions of emergency personnel on scene. As this investigation is in preliminary stages, we […]
Looming rail strike threatens oil exports
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Looming rail strike threatens oil exports

Aug 13, 2024 | 7:38am
A nationwide railway strike could begin as early as August 22, 2024. The potential strike is the result of stalled negotiations between Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway, and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents engineers, conductors, and yard workers at both companies. Last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board determined that […]
Arts Council receives major donation from Syncrude

Arts Council receives major donation from Syncrude

Aug 11, 2024 | 5:39pm
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo (ACWB) has received a major boost for its INCredible campaign with a $250,000 donation from Syncrude, operated by Suncor. This contribution brings ACWB closer to its $3 million goal to establish Arts INC, a downtown arts hub. Arts INC will provide a venue for artists […]
Rail strike possible as of Aug. 22 after labour board rules services non-essential

Rail strike possible as of Aug. 22 after labour board rules services non-essential

Aug 9, 2024 | 1:53pm
The country’s labour tribunal says services provided by rail employees do not amount to essential work, opening the gate to a full-fledged strike in less than two weeks. In a pair of rulings Friday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said a work stoppage would not pose a “serious danger” to public health or safety, despite […]
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism Announces New Interim CEO

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism Announces New Interim CEO

Aug 8, 2024 | 8:12pm
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) has appointed Lisa Sweet as the new Interim CEO. She succeeds Dennis Vroom, who led the organization since April 2024 while on secondment from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Sweet, who holds an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire […]
Province issues Fire Advisory for Fort McMurray Forest Area

Province issues Fire Advisory for Fort McMurray Forest Area

Aug 8, 2024 | 7:30pm
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Alberta Wildfire has issued a Fire Advisory for the Fort McMurray Forest Area due to the very high fire danger and persistent warm, dry conditions. Under the advisory, no new fire permits will be issued until conditions improve. Existing permits remain valid, but renewals will be reviewed individually. Safe wood campfires are […]
Fort McMurray Airport receives award for public health and safety readiness

Fort McMurray Airport receives award for public health and safety readiness

Aug 7, 2024 | 7:20am
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has been recognized for its commitment to public health and safety-readiness. Airports Council International recently awarded YMM formal accreditation for Public Health and Safety Readiness, making it the sixth airport in Canada to receive this honor. The accreditation highlights the airport staff’s dedication to the […]
Wood Buffalo RCMP

Aug 6, 2024 | 7:46pm
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — Police in Fort McMurray are asking for assistance in locating a missing person. Michael Hammond was last seen in the downtown area on July 27, 2004. Despite checking locations he is known to frequent, the RCMP have been unable to locate him and are concerned for his well-being. Hammond is […]
Two Dead in Separate Boating Accidents Over Long Weekend in Alberta

Two Dead in Separate Boating Accidents Over Long Weekend in Alberta

Aug 6, 2024 | 7:29pm
Two Albertans have died in separate boating accidents over the long weekend. On Saturday, a young boy drowned on Slave Lake while kayaking with his father. RCMP were alerted after the pair did not reach their planned arrival time and destination. Police searched the lake using boats, drones, and helicopters. The overturned kayak was located […]
RCMP investigating fatal semi-collision near Wolseley

RCMP investigating fatal semi-collision near Wolseley

Aug 6, 2024 | 2:28pm
One man is dead after a collision between semis yesterday (Mon) on Highway #1.  Indian Head RCMP rushed to a collision on Highway #1 near Wolseley. A semi-truck struck a parked semi on the shoulder. The parked vehicle was unoccupied. The passenger in the moving semi, a 35-year-old Calgary man, was declared dead at the […]
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