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Suspect in Custody Following Early Morning Shooting in Thickwood

Suspect in Custody Following Early Morning Shooting in Thickwood

Nov 26, 2024 | 10:03am
Fort McMurray, AB — Early Tuesday morning, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a high-priority 9-1-1 call reporting suspicious persons, possibly armed, in the 100 block of Spruce Street in the Thickwood neighborhood. At approximately 5:00 a.m., officers arrived on the scene and entered a local apartment building, where they were met with gunfire coming from […]
The Accused in a fatal crash, was prohibited from driving for medical reasons

The Accused in a fatal crash, was prohibited from driving for medical reasons

Nov 13, 2024 | 3:15pm
There is new information about a fatal crash in Fort McMurray on Saturday. The driver was medically prohibited from driving, according to a court document obtained and verified by the Canadian Press. On Saturday morning a Ford F350 pick up slammed into a downtown restaurant at MacDonald Avenue and Richard Street. A 24 year old […]
Possible Abduction in Abasand Prompts Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigation

Possible Abduction in Abasand Prompts Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigation

Nov 8, 2024 | 4:20pm
Fort McMurray – On the evening of Nov. 6, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to an incident near Athabasca Avenue in Fort McMurray’s Abasand neighborhood. Around 7:20 p.m., officers were alerted to a possible abduction after a witness reported seeing a young woman escaping from a black Jeep only to be pursued and forcibly taken back […]
RMWB Prepares for 2025 Budget Talks, Proposing $645 Million in Spending

RMWB Prepares for 2025 Budget Talks, Proposing $645 Million in Spending

Nov 8, 2024 | 5:42am
RMWB to Deliberate $645 Million 2025 Budget with Focus on Streamlining and Efficiency FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is set to begin its 2025 budget deliberations, with council meetings scheduled for December 3 and 4 starting at 9 a.m. The proposed budget includes $645.6 million in spending for the upcoming […]
Update: 21-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Thickwood

Update: 21-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Thickwood

Nov 6, 2024 | 4:10pm
Update, November 7, 5:00 p.m. RCMP have now positively identified the victim as Tia Bella Blacklock, a 21-year-old resident of Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Major Crimes Unit are extending their sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of Tia Blacklock, and acknowledge that this is a profound loss of life […]
Wood Buffalo RCMP Uncover $20K Fraud; Charges Laid Against Local Resident

Wood Buffalo RCMP Uncover $20K Fraud; Charges Laid Against Local Resident

Nov 4, 2024 | 6:04pm
Fort McMurray Resident Charged in Alleged $20,000 Fraud Scheme Targeting Over 100 Victims FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A 31-year-old Fort McMurray resident faces numerous charges in connection with an alleged fraud scheme that targeted clients of a local business where they worked. Wood Buffalo RCMP announced that Allie Ferris is facing 88 counts of fraud […]
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in “Day of Caring for Jasper”

More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in “Day of Caring for Jasper”

Jul 31, 2024 | 6:28pm
After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media and its radio and digital outlets in two provinces teamed up with other radio stations to promote the website albertadayofcaring.com. People in Alberta and Saskatchewan […]
A “Day of Caring” Set for the victims of the wildfires in and around Jasper.

A “Day of Caring” Set for the victims of the wildfires in and around Jasper.

Jul 29, 2024 | 2:33pm
The devastation in Jasper and the surrounding area is incredible. An area that thrives on tourism, especially in the summer is now faced with the long prospect of recovery, and rebuilding. On Wednesday, radio stations in both Alberta and Saskatchewan will be staging a “Day of Caring” for Jasper, where people will be asked to […]

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