Monarchs Look To Kick Into High Gear With Playoffs Looming
For the sixth straight year, the Fort McMurray Monarchs are playoff-bound. The Monarchs capped off their regular season this weekend with a big 16-8 victory over the winless Airdrie Irish – improving their record to 3-and-5 on the campaign. Head Coach Kevin Garbuio tells Mix News it’s been nice to see the team grow throughout the season. “Seeing young guys from high school step up and be able to compete right away,…
Two Arrested After Drug Bust in Thickwood
Two people from Fort McMurray are facing a number of drug-related charges after a drug bust. On August 7, Wood Buffalo RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Timberline Drive and found around 28 grams of suspected cocaine,…
Marine Reptile Fossilized Remains Found at Suncor’s Millennium Mine
The Royal Tyrrel Museum is studying the remains of a marine reptile discovered at Suncor’s Base plant. Earlier this year, fossilized remains of a plesiosaur, expected to be between 105 and 110 million years old, were found at Millennium mine.…
Applications for Community Investment Program Grants Open
The municipality is once again looking to lend a helping hand to organizations and residents across the region. The RMWB is now accepting applications for their annual grant opportunities offered through their Community Investment Program. These grants are aimed to…
RFP Open For Shell Place Feasibility Study
With recent community engagement sessions for downtown revitalization, the RMWB is once again looking into the Shell Place Feasibility Study. Wood Buffalo council approved the study for turning the facility into an all-weather indoor structure back in March. It would…