RMWB seeking candidates for Council’s Excellence Awards
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to step up and nominate a community champion for this year’s Council Excellence Awards. The awards recognize community leaders, young achievers, and real-life heroes committed to making a positive impact in the region. There are four award categories this year, including Citizen of the Year, Everyday Hero, Indigenous Advocate, and Youth Achievement. “If you know someone that’s doing great things in…
Creativity hub to open in Fort Chipewyan
Residents in Fort Chipewyan will soon have access to a new creative hub in their community. The Mikisew Cree First Nation Education Authority, Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network, and Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism are launching a…
Arrests announced after ALERT sting in Fort McMurray
Over 1,000 grams of cocaine, a firearm, and several thousands of dollars in cash were seized as part of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team’s investigation that took place last week in Fort McMurray. Three separate search warrants were executed…
RCMP lay charges in multiple liquor store robberies
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta —Wood Buffalo RCMP have laid charges in connection with a series of liquor store robberies in Fort McMurray. Between May 4 and June 1, 2024, officers responded to five separate robbery calls at Ace Liquor Stores on…
Fort McMurray man charged with multiple counts of identity fraud related to cell-phones.
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta —A 22-year-old Fort McMurray man is facing a multitude of charges relating to Identity theft. In a media release, Wood Buffalo RCMP say between February and April of this year, a person working at The Mobile Shop…