Four men facing firearms charges in Fort Chipewyan
Four people in Fort Chipewyan are facing multiple firearms charges. On Friday, April 5, Fort Chipewyan RCMP responded to a complaint about a vehicle driving in the community with a firearm. Around noon, police located and stopped the suspect vehicle with four people inside. During a search, the Mounties found a loaded handgun and multiple casings inside the cab. Fort Chipewyan residents Bruce George Lepine (46), and Dominic Mills-Bruno (23),…
Food and film writing brining foraging to Wood Buffalo
An Alberta gourmet, filmmaker, and food hunter is coming to our region in June. Kevin Kossowan is a foodie who is touring Alberta to teach people about foraging for food in our great outdoors. The tour makes its way to…
RMWB reaches ambulance deal with AHS
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is announcing a new agreement with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to provide ambulance and EMS services in our region. The five-year contract ensures four fully staffed ambulances are available in the region 24/7.…
Wood Buffalo RCMP to host Hate Crime information session
Wood Buffalo RCMP will be hosting an information session on hate-motivated crimes. This three-hour talk will be held virtually through MS teams on April 11th from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics will include understanding hate-motivated crimes, enhancing personal safety, and…
Steps for Life continues to support Canadian families
Honoring families affected by workplace tragedies; the annual Steps for Life walk will take place on May 4th. The family-focused five-kilometer event on the Birchwood Trails is an opportunity for people to honour the lives lost and forever changed by…