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Smoky Lake Man Arrested, 35 Firearms Seized in RCMP Stolen Property Investigation
RCMP seize stolen vehicles and firearms in rural property search Smoky Lake, Alta. - A Smoky Lake man is in custody and 35 firearms have been seized following an RCMP search of a rural property about three hours south of Fort McMurray. Mounties say they searched a farm on Township Road 594 on March 19 as part of an ong...
8h ago

Alberta RCMP to Appoint Interim Leader as Deputy Commissioner Retires
RCMP Deputy Commissioner Announces Retirement Edmonton - After nearly four decades of public service, Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill is retiring from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Hill, who took command of the Alberta RCMP last year, announced he is stepping down after 27 years with the police force and severa...
11h ago
Fort McMurray Chamber Seeks Nominees for 2025 Business Awards
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2025 Business Awards, which recognize outstanding businesses and individuals who make a significant contribution to the region's economy and community. Nominations are open until April 30, 2025, and can be submitted online throu...
21h ago
Pipeline Debate Resurfaces as Election Looms: $38.4B in Lost Trade at Issue
Energy East and GNL Québec could have redirected $38.4 billion worth of energy products per year to markets other than the United States, according to the MEI A new study by the Montreal Economic Institute shows Canada missed out on nearly $40 billion a year in energy exports by failing to build two major pipeli...
Mar 25, 2025
RMWB Relaxes All Winter Maintenance Zones Until March 28
Winter Maintenance Zones Relaxed Across Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has relaxed all Winter Maintenance Zones, meaning no on-street parking restrictions will be in effect across Fort McMurray from March 24 to 28. Crews will continue to maintain primary and feeder roads ...
Mar 23, 2025