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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is working on a new Land Use Bylaw for the region. The RMWB is seeking public feedback on the draft bylaw before presenting it to the Municipal Council this fall. The Land Use Bylaw determines rules such as zoning, building types and construction, parking, urban design, and more. […]

Environment and Climate Change Canada is responding to recommendations from last year’s unprecedented wildfire season by changing how it provides smoke and air quality information to the public. A new Air Quality Advisory with a banner notification is now available on weather.gc.ca and the WeatherCan app. The advisory is issued when the Air Quality Health […]

The annual Fort City Father’s Day Car Show is set to kick off on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event where people from around Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond showcase the coolest toys in the region. The car show is free to attend […]

Nissan has issued a do-not-drive warning for certain older vehicles with Takata airbag inflators, due to the potential for explosion during a crash. Announced on Wednesday, the warning affects approximately 48,000 Canadian vehicles, including 2002-06 Nissan Sentras, 2002-04 Pathfinders, and 2002-03 Infiniti QX4s, as reported by CTVNews.ca. Owners of these models are advised not to […]

A student from Keyano College is heading to Skills Canada’s national competition this week. Keegan Sturge, who won the gold medal for electrical installations at the Provincial Skills Competition earlier this month, will be testing his talents against the best students and apprentices in the nation. Skills Canada is a national event where students and […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has launched a FireSmart home renovations rebate program. Homeowners looking to upgrade their residences with fire-resistant materials can apply for grant funding from the municipality. “Living within the boreal forest, wildfire is the number one risk in our region. We must continue to weave FireSmart into our communities,” […]

The wildfire identified as MWF-017, burning 5.5 kilometers south of Fort McMurray, is now under control, according to Alberta Wildfire. Alberta Wildfire stated that the fire is contained and will be extinguished. Currently, 173 firefighters and 15 helicopters are still actively engaged in suppressing the fire, focusing on locating and extinguishing any remaining hotspots within […]

Alberta Wildfire says that over the next few days, residents may occasionally see smoke from the fire south of Fort McMurray known as MWF-017. The fire is still considered “being held,” meaning that under current weather conditions and with current resources, the blaze is not expected to grow. The weather in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo […]

Canora RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains. Just before 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Mounties received a report of human remains located on Railway Avenue in the town of Canora. RCMP is currently investigating and are working to determine the identity of the deceased but they don’t believe the death is suspicious.  Investigators have […]

Amateur Baseball is returning to Fort McMurray this August. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is set to host the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup from August 7th to 11th with games at Mac Island and Ross Hennigar Park. The tournament comes through a partnership between the Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association (FMMBA) and the Regional Recreation Corporation […]