MacDonald Island Park Assault: Police Investigate Stabbing Incident
Youth Arrested After Stabbing at MacDonald Island Park FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A male youth remains in custody following a stabbing at MacDonald Island Park on Saturday evening that left a 41-year-old man injured. Wood Buffalo RCMP and Regional Emergency Services responded to reports of an altercation in the facility’s fitness area shortly after 8 p.m. on January 4. Nearly a dozen officers attended the scene, where they found the…
RCMP Bust Chop Shop in Athabasca County: Millions in Stolen Goods Seized, Fort McMurray Man Charged
Athabasca RCMP Recover Millions in Stolen Property, Charge Local Man RCMP in Athabasca have uncovered what they believe to be a chop shop containing millions of dollars worth of stolen vehicles and equipment. The discovery followed a report from a…
Candidate Nominations Open for 2025 RMWB Municipal Election
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is gearing up for the 2025 municipal election. Candidate nominations are now open for the positions of mayor, councillor, and school board trustee. The election will be held on…
New Year’s Blaze Destroys Timberlea Townhouse in Fort McMurray
New Year’s Fire Destroys Fort McMurray Townhouse FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A townhouse near the Syncrude Athletic Park in Fort McMurray was destroyed in a fire that broke out shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day. Photo Courtesy: Stephanie Lustig…
Alberta Targets Youth Vaping with New Tax on E-Cigarette Products
Alberta Implements New Vape Tax Amid Calls for Federal Action on Flavours A new tax on vaping products is now in effect across Alberta, aimed at curbing the use of e-cigarettes, or vapes, among youth. The levy, introduced on January…