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No Injuries in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 63 A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 63 north of Boyle this weekend has left authorities and motorists alike surprised that no one was injured. The accident, which occurred Sunday morning near Township 781, involved several semi-trucks that rear-ended each other, triggering a chain reaction of collisions involving lighter […]

Man Charged with Voyeurism After Cell Phone Incident at MacDonald Island Park Fort McMurray, Alta. – A 39-year-old man is facing one charge of voyeurism after a February 18 incident in the universal family changeroom at MacDonald Island Park. According to Wood Buffalo RCMP, a patron was using a dressing room between 9:30 a.m. and […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Fort McMurray, Alta. – Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Prime Hotel Laundromat in downtown Fort McMurray on Saturday, February 22, 2025. At approximately 2:13 p.m., police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting the incident at 10131 Franklin Avenue. According […]

RMWB Prepares for Spring Flood Season with Temporary Closures and Construction As warmer weather signals the approach of spring, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is gearing up for the 2025 flood season. Beginning as early as March 9, temporary closures and construction will be implemented in key areas to bolster flood protection during […]

Web: Uncertainty Looms as U.S. Tariff Deadline Approaches OTTAWA – With just over a week remaining before the expiration of a U.S.-imposed reprieve from steep tariffs on Canadian goods, uncertainty is mounting over whether Canada’s efforts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands will be enough to avoid economic penalties. In the past month, Ottawa has […]

RCMP Crack Down on Speeding and Traffic Violations on Highway 63 and Highway 28 Blitz REDWATER, Alta. – More than 50 drivers are facing traffic tickets after a major enforcement blitz by Redwater RCMP on Highways 63 and 28 last Friday. The crackdown, conducted in partnership with RCMP Traffic Services, Alberta Sheriffs, and enforcement officers […]

Poor Driving Conditions on Highway 63 Amid Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Poor driving conditions are being reported along Highway 63 as snow, sleet, and freezing rain create hazardous travel south of Fort McMurray. According to 511 Alberta, the highway is partly covered in ice and snow from the junction of […]

CUPE Strikes Escalate as More Alberta School Support Workers Walk Off the Job Labour disputes between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and several Alberta school districts are escalating, with more support workers joining picket lines across the province. Strikes will begin onn Monday at Black Gold School Division and Foothills School Division, adding […]

RMWB Seeks Public Input on Abasand OHV Pilot Project FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is calling on residents to share their thoughts on the Abasand Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Pilot Project as it nears its one-year mark. The pilot project, which allows OHV users to drive on designated roadways within […]

Western Alberta Hit by 5.2-Magnitude Tremor, No Injuries Reported No damage or injuries have been reported after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Alberta on Thursday morning. The tremor occurred around 8:45 a.m. approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Grande Cache, about 400 kilometres west of Edmonton. The earthquake was felt in several surrounding communities including Edson, […]