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2022 Shootout on the Snye. RMWB Web image

Registrations Open for Shoot Out on the Snye

Jon TupperJan 13, 2025

Shootout on the Snye Returns to Fort McMurray for WinterPlay Festival Fort McMurray’s largest annual pond hockey tournament, the Shootout on the Snye, is set to make its return during the WinterPlay festival from February 21 to 23. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is inviting hockey enthusiasts of all ages to lace up their skates and join the fun.  Registration for the tournament is now open, with early…

A brightly lit gas station in Norrtälje, Sweden, captured at night with a long exposure.

Alberta Braces for Impact as Trump Tariffs Target Oil Exports

Jon TupperJan 13, 20252 min read

Alberta Prepares for Oil Tariffs as Incoming Trump Administration Maintains Tough Stance Albertans should brace for tariffs on the province’s oil exports to the United States, Premier Danielle Smith warned following a weekend meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking…

Wildland Firefighters from Alberta deploying to California. Image courtesy of GoA.

Fort McMurray Firefighter Among Alberta Team Heading to Aid California Wildfires

Jon TupperJan 13, 20251 min read

A Fort McMurray firefighter is among 40 personnel from Alberta heading to California to assist in battling devastating wildfires near Los Angeles. The team departed from Edmonton yesterday and is expected to arrive in the fire-stricken region shortly. The wildfire,…

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First-Degree Murder Charge Laid in Fatal Saddle Lake Stabbing

Jon TupperJan 12, 20251 min read

Man Dead, Another Charged with First-Degree Murder in Saddle Lake First Nation Stabbing SADDLE LAKE FIRST NATION, Alta. — A 61-year-old man has died, and another is facing a first-degree murder charge following a stabbing on the Saddle Lake First…

RWMB Grater at work. Image via rmwb.ca

Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 Active January 13–17

Jon TupperJan 12, 20252 min read

RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 for Snow Removal The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) 1 and 2 for scheduled snow removal operations from January 13 to 17. Residents in these…

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