Three Men Arrested For Separate Impaired Driving Incidents
The Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit nabbed three drunk drivers in as many days last week. On July 9, ITU members set up a traffic check stop on Highway 881. Around 10:30 p.m., a vehicle attempted to evade the check stop by turning around and fleeing. Officer attempted to catch the driver, however, they stopped after the vehicle was going too fast, posing a threat to public safety. It was…
Communities In Bloom Judges Visiting Region For International Competition
You’re being asked to tidy up your property before Community in Bloom judges tour the region at the end of the month. Wood Buffalo is competing in the International Challenge Large Category against five different cities – Barrie, Ontario, Coquitlam…
“That’s McMurray’s History” Residents Share Thoughts on Future of Downtown
One of the most asked questions across Wood Buffalo continues to be ‘what to do with the downtown core?’ The municipality recently held engagement sessions and has also launched an online survey looking to get public feedback. Mix News decided…
Former Fort McMurray Resident Looking To Own Canada’s Best Washroom
Canada’s best washroom could be as close as Lac La Biche. The Beaverhill Shell Gas Station, run by former Fort McMurray resident Mo Kabalan, is one of five finalists in Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest. The Beaverhill loo is up…
Knight In Shining Armour: Local Football Star Garners Ivy League Attention
A former Holy Trinity football star is making waves south of the border. On Monday, Luke Foster, a former Knight who starred as a tight end and defensive end, received an NCAA Division-1 offer from the prestigious Yale University. Kwame…