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Two new artists in residence are coming to our region. The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo is welcoming Dan Cardinal McCartney and Michelle Wilson as they spend the next three weeks immersed in the culture and environment of Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan. “We look forward to the knowledge that Dan and Michelle will share […]

Four people are facing charges after a stolen vehicle was spotted several times speeding around Fort McMurray on Friday.  The first occurrence took place at 9:00 AM when Wood Buffalo RCMP spotted a Grey 2019 GMC Sierra driving over 150 km/h an hour on Confederation Way in the Timberlea area. Police were unable to stop […]

Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning about tainted narcotics hitting the streets across the province. In February, Grand Prairie RCMP seized a large quantity of drugs linked to at least one overdose death. Health Canada later determined the drugs tested positive for fluorofentanylnynal mixed with bromazepam, a potent tranquilizer.  The drug combination renders them resistant […]

Update, 8:00 p.m. April 21: Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising the public not to operate drones in the vicinity of the wildfire. Police say drones have been seen flying in the area of the wildfire, grounding helicopters attempting to fight the blaze. The RCMP say this is a significant risk to public safety, as helicopters […]

8:30 p.m. April 18, 2024: River breakup has started along parts of the Athabasca. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas observed the breakup occurring between the Pembina River and Crooked Rapids at noon on April 18th. They are issuing a River Ice Advisory for the breakup of the Athabasca River from the Town of Athabasca to […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a fraud incident that took place this week at a liquor store.  RCMP were called to the Ace Liquor location on Signal Road in Thickwood at about 11:45 Tuesday night.  Two unknown men purchased items from the store using fake Canadian currency – one $100 bill and two $50 bills […]

An investigation is underway over a reported theft of a snowmobile in March.  Wood Buffalo RCMP say a 2019 Black Arctic Cat M8000 snowmobile was stolen from the back of a trailer parked on a gravel road north of House River on Highway 63. The incident took place between 10:00 PM on March 26th and […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are trying to track down a number of suspects from a robbery at the Peter Pond Mall last Thursday. According to the RCMP three men are wanted after some Garmin Watches were stolen from the “Sport Chek” inside the mall. The watches have a value of approximately $5,000.00. The RCMP have video […]

Update April 16 6 p.m. Fort McMurray, Alta. – Wood Buffalo RCMP report that Chris Thomson has been located safe. We would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in locating Chris Thomson. Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for your help to find 40 year old Chris Thomson. The resident of […]

Fort McMurray International Airport is announcing the next artist to be featured in their Digital Art Gallery. Keyano College nursing student, Lynel Baguio, will be featuring his work titled “Unraveling the Mosaic: Puzzling the Pieces of Our Region” starting in May. Originally from the Philippines, Baguio embarked on his artistic journey after relocating to Calgary […]