Schools closed in Fort McMurray for the rest of the week
In a joint statement Tuesday afternoon, the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions say their schools are closed for the remainder of the week. The closure also impacts Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord. The school divisions say the decision was made proactively to ensure families are together should additional evacuation orders be needed. It is anticipated at this time schools will open on Tuesday next week, after the holiday Monday. Photo…
Evacuation Order issued for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling Terrace
An evacuation order has been issued for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace due to the wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray. Photo: Jon Tupper Those in need of accommodation or support were encouraged to report to the Parkland…
RCMP investigating another liquor store theft in Thickwood
Wood Buffalo RCMP are looking for a suspect in yet another armed robbery at the Ace Liquor in Thickwood that took place on Sunday. RCMP were called to the scene at about 3:20 that afternoon for a report of a…
Suspect in hospital after gun shot from Wood Buffalo RCMP officer
Alberta RCMP are cooperating in an investigation after a Wood Buffalo RCMP officer shot a suspect believed to be involved in an earlier hit and run. Thursday morning at around 9:00 AM, officers part of the Crime Reduction Unit noticed…
Fire near Fort McMurray grows to 9,600 hectares
The wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray is now just over 9,600 hectares in size, according to Alberta Wildfire. The fire is still considered out of control. A change in wind direction led to the fire’s growth, and it was…