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The regulator says Sunshine has "repeatedly failed to comply with regulatory requirements and address compliance issues in a timely manner."
2024-11-18 17:00
Faton Miftari, 40, of Fort McMurray was supposed to meet with his probation officer on Thursday.
2024-11-14 17:00
Faton Miftari, 40, of Fort McMurray was supposed to meet with his probation officer on Thursday.
2024-11-14 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-11-14 17:00
The protesters have vowed to continue striking until a deal is made with the Fort McMurray public and Catholic school divisions.
2024-11-13 17:00
The motion comes after more than $1 million in bonuses were approved for senior RMWB directors in 2021 and 2022.
2024-11-13 17:00
The project was pitched to council by Grades 5 and 6 students at Greely Road School in 2023 after they were encouraged to do so by Mayor Sandy Bowman.
2024-11-12 17:00
Court documents allege a Calgary man charged with killing a waitress after crashing into the downtown Boston Pizza was medically suspended from driving.
2024-11-12 17:00
Unemployment in the census area covering Fort McMurray dropped last month for the first time since December, but Statistics Canada reported no significant employment gains locally.
2024-11-11 17:00
The jersey that the Great One wore in the 1984 Canada Cup and gifted to Kent Nilsson was stolen and believed to be in Fort McMurray
2024-11-11 17:00
The office on the Fort McMurray 468 First Nation is part of an ongoing plan to strengthen a police presence south of Fort McMurray.
2024-11-11 17:00
"As has been said, if we send them, we must mend them," said Mike Gray, president of the Fort McMurray Legion.
2024-11-10 17:00
The employee was inside the restaurant when the crash happened. The driver has been arrested.
2024-11-08 17:00
Roger Sierra, 28, of Calgary has been charged with criminal negligence causing death. The victim was working inside the downtown Boston Pizza when the crash happened.
2024-11-08 17:00
The driver has been described as a white man with silver, scruffy hair. The unknown female was described as wearing a grey sweater.
2024-11-07 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-11-07 17:00
Police tracked down and interviewed the people involved, and confirmed everyone was safe.
2024-11-07 17:00
The CUPE locals representing educational assistants and support workers overwhelmingly rejected offers and warned of a strike.
2024-11-05 17:00
The aim is to help the oilsands reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from production by 2050.
2024-11-03 17:00
Ward 4 includes Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates and Janvier. Lavallee will hold the seat until the next municipal election on Oct. 20, 2025.
2024-11-03 17:00
Investigators believe more than 100 people were defrauded this way between March 2021 and June 2023.
2024-11-03 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-11-01 11:54
A 72-hour strike notice will likely be issued if workers reject the offers, which CUPE has urged its membership to do.
2024-11-01 10:12
Marlena Bennett will never be trusted around children for the rest of her life once released and there are concerns she could reoffend.
2024-10-30 15:24
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo (BBBSWB) is welcoming a new executive director. Succeeding Julie Penney, who held the position until her resignation in August 2024, Hanna Fridhed-Campbell has stepped into the role and brings with her a passion for youth mentorship and a wealth of experience. Formerly the executive director of 2SLGBTQI+ […]
2024-10-25 11:22
Numbers released this week from the Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) Cultural Festival show an impressive turn out as 14,000 attendees gathered at Snye Point Park from Sept. 12 to 15 to celebrate Cree and Dene cultures. Presented by Centrefire, the four-day festival opened on Wednesday, Sept. 11 with a pipe ceremony led by Elders and […]
2024-10-25 10:34
The accusations date back to the late 1970s and early 1980s. Powder denies the accusations, which have not been proven in court.
2024-10-24 15:02
The Alberta government has concerns about contamination and structural integrity at the historic Bitumount site north of Fort McMurray.
2024-10-23 05:20
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion could hit $34.5 billion, but CEO Mark Maki says Canadians should still expect to recover their money.
2024-10-23 05:19
Ex-HR director Kari Donnelly is countersuing the RMWB for wrongful dismissal and suing Coun. Keith McGrath for comments he made to Fort McMurray Today.
2024-10-22 06:56
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-10-18 06:23
The Kenny vs. Spenny live show at The Den will be a rare instance of a crude product being imported into the oilsands region.
2024-10-17 10:12
CUPE members that voted to strike last month will vote on a deal rejected by their bargaining committee on Wednesday morning.
2024-10-17 09:03
Police say the driver collided with another vehicle after trying to avoid a deer on the road.
2024-10-14 11:54
Education continued losing more jobs than any other sector, a trend that began in July. Most new jobs created last month were in accommodations and food services.
2024-10-14 11:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-10-11 10:48
Ward 4 includes Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates and Janvier. The byelection is scheduled for Nov. 4.
2024-10-10 13:17
Residents say the proposed experimental drilling project south of Fort McMurray is too close to homes and engagement ignored their concerns.
2024-10-10 08:47
The move continues a trend of consolidation of ownership in the Canadian oilsands.
2024-10-07 08:56
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-10-04 10:45
Hundreds of people in orange marched through downtown Fort McMurray to honour victims of the residential school system and 60s scoop.
2024-10-01 05:42
Police were flooded with panicked phone calls after rumours of a serial killer in downtown Fort McMurray were posted to a Facebook group.
2024-09-30 04:55
The man reportedly initiated a phony traffic stop on Draper Road south of Fort McMurray on Sept. 15.
2024-09-27 10:08
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-09-27 09:33
Lindsay Winter crossed the finish line and set a personal best at the Fort McMurray Marathon with a time of 2:51:36.
2024-09-25 13:28
Council unanimously approved resurrecting the project in July 2023 after it was shelved in July 2016.
2024-09-24 15:24
Police began investigating Janvier in February 2022 after receiving a complaint about numerous sexual assaults that had started around 2007.
2024-09-24 11:20
Rallies across Alberta protested crowded classrooms, understaffed schools, and low wages among educational assistants and school support staff.
2024-09-23 13:23
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-09-20 08:49
Building a flood protection system along 2.5 kilometres of the Clearwater River will continue next year after concerns about crime and public safety halted construction in July. Council unanimously approved building a network of berms and retaining walls between Clearwater Drive and the Clearwater River. This section is called Reach 6. The plan, which was […]
2024-09-19 12:25
Council deferred approving a design in July after safety concerns were mentioned by some councillors.
2024-09-19 12:25
EAs and support staff were supposed to begin a strike on Tuesday morning.
2024-09-17 13:04
The program is designed to break a cycle of crime and addictions through therapy.
2024-09-16 14:58
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-09-13 10:10
People across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo can build hockey rinks on their property and adjacent municipal land. Council unanimously approved the Community Backyard Rinks Program which was presented at their Tuesday meeting, but was passed Wednesday morning as the first meeting since the summer break ended around 12:30 a.m. Homeowners face restrictions on size and […]
2024-09-11 15:19
The ward was represented by Councillor Jane Stroud until her death last month. It includes Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates and Janvier.
2024-09-11 09:39
The new plan focuses on a slower, measured population and economic growth. Administration said the former plan made in 2011 was outdated.
2024-09-10 18:29
The money comes as the food bank braces for a sudden demand for their services that usually arrives in the fall.
2024-09-10 12:59
Michael Hammond was expected to begin a two-day arson trial on Sept. 5.
2024-09-10 10:51
The alleged threats were directed towards schools in general and did not name any specific location.
2024-09-10 10:13
Enforcement officers this year captured 63 black bears that wandered into Fort McMurray, 55 of which were euthanized and eight relocated.
2024-09-09 14:17
The last time unemployment was seven per cent in the region was January 2022.
2024-09-09 10:18
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-09-06 06:39
CAPP said the new legislation should be repealed. But since the bureau is drafting guidelines, the rules apply equally to all sectors.
2024-09-05 18:51
Cardinal was arrested after he was seen yelling at a protest against the construction of a liquor store in Fort Chipewyan.
2024-09-05 12:08
The three-year expansion is part of a $10-million provincial grant towards expanding mental health and psychology programs across Alberta.
2024-09-05 09:39
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-08-30 08:40
Changes have Fort McMurray businesses worried about hiring, while labour leaders say the program has failed workers.
2024-08-29 19:02
Three people remain in police custody after a firearms complaint caused police to surround a home for nearly eight hours on Tuesday.
2024-08-28 08:02
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-08-23 10:39
Fort McMurray scored higher than the rest of Alberta on the crime severity index, as well as the indexes for violent, non-violent and property crimes.
2024-08-22 11:25
Imperial reported $1.1 billion in income in the second quarter of 2024.
2024-08-22 10:24
Jonathan Mercredi alleges four Ace Liquor store employees forced him to take part in one of five robberies at the Fort McMurray stores between May 4 and June 1.
2024-08-21 14:44
Jeffrey Mark Caines previously served 14 years in jail for leading a massive cocaine trafficking operation in Fort McMurray
2024-08-19 07:09
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-08-16 09:01
One of the five employees had already been arrested and charged with dozens of instances of fraud allegedly committed at his second job.
2024-08-15 12:11
An ongoing drug trafficking investigation saw police officers and tactical teams carry out three search warrants throughout Fort McMurray on Aug. 14. Mike Tucker, a spokesperson for the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), confirmed “a number of suspects were identified and detained” on Wednesday, but charges had not yet been laid as of press […]
2024-08-14 11:46
Most job sectors in the region reported little monthly growth in July, according to Statistics Canada data.
2024-08-12 13:55
"I can say with certainty that when it comes to serving her community, Jane cannot be replaced," said Mayor Sandy Bowman.
2024-08-12 04:46
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-08-09 09:56
Kari Donnelly claims her actions followed procedures. She is suing the RMWB, as well as Councillor Keith McGrath and CUPE 1505 president Craig Milley for comments made to Fort McMurray Today.
2024-08-08 12:40
Fifty years after posters advertising rugby practices went up, about 150 athletes returned to Fort McMurray for "a big family gathering."
2024-08-07 15:43
For decades, local leaders have blamed oilsands pollution for causing cancers in Fort Chipewyan. Industry groups have denied this claim.
2024-08-07 12:13
Last month the wildfires caused evacuation warnings and orders, and closed Highways 63 and 881.
2024-08-06 09:01
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has boosted prices for Canadian oil
2024-08-05 06:17
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-08-02 09:59
Cenovus will no longer be regularly directing a portion of its cash flow towards its balance sheet
2024-08-01 08:07
The deal is the largest Indigenous equity deal and allows 72 Indigenous communities to acquire a 5.34 per cent stake in Western Canadian gas transmission network.
2024-07-30 08:51
A peace officer in Red Deer County clocked the motorcyclist travelling 237 km/h in an 80 km/h zone moments before the fatal collision.
2024-07-30 07:46
The RMWB has also launched a “Show your love for Jasper” campaign that encourages Fort McMurray residents to share messages of hope with Jasperites.
2024-07-29 12:06
Many wildfires are now held, extinguished or under control. Crews have seen victories against out of control wildfires.
2024-07-29 07:30
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-07-26 06:36
The new program has two drones in Fort McMurray and a third drone in Fort Chipewyan. Wood Buffalo RCMP hopes to expand that fleet.
2024-07-25 17:01
About 400 people from the area left their homes when wildfires began threatening their communities last week.
2024-07-25 05:06
The province adds that a route for a road between Fort McMurray and the Grande Prairie region is still being designed.
2024-07-24 12:53
There are three major clusters of wildfires burning across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-07-22 14:58
Highway 63 reopened at 5:17 a.m. after wildfires forced the highway to close on Monday evening.
2024-07-22 14:58
Highway 881 reopened after being closed for more than 24 hours. Wildfires closed Highway 63 from Monday night until Tuesday morning.
2024-07-22 14:58
The leadership of the First Nation, located south of Fort McMurray, ordered an evacuation on July 18 because of wildfires.
2024-07-22 07:19
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
2024-07-19 10:09
MEG Energy started moving non-essential staff off its Christina Lake site, while Imperial Oil has started reducing non-essential staff from Kearl.
2024-07-19 09:52
Police say the man had been charged with committing an "indecent act" in June.
2024-07-18 12:27
The adjacent Chipewyan Prairie First Nation announced a voluntary evacuation for vulnerable people on Wednesday evening.
2024-07-18 10:56
Fears towards automation, problems hiring and keeping staff, the high cost of living and low property values were the main complaints raised at the meeting.
2024-07-17 14:34
An evacuation warning has been issued for people in Janvier and the adjacent Chipewyan Prairie First Nation because of two out of control wildfires. Highway 881 has been closed at kilometre markers 213 and 241. Highway 63 remains open. The closest wildfire to the Janvier area is roughly 15 kilometres northwest of the rural hamlet. […]
2024-07-17 13:15
Without changing how the RMWB spends and generates revenue, the RMWB faces a deficit of $732 million during a ten-year period.
2024-07-16 13:03
The compensation claim was launched in 2021 after the proposed oilsands pipeline project was scuttled by U.S. President Joe Biden.
2024-07-16 10:55
Although the company normally levels such islands to keep animals from being attracted to them, it didn’t do so in this case.
2024-07-16 05:40
The incident occurred at roughly 7:37 p.m. on July 13 near the A&W on Franklin Avenue. It involved a black 1500 Dodge Ram with damage to the front passenger window.
2024-07-13 17:50
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
2024-07-12 12:46
The two major wildfire complexes northeast and southwest of Fort McMurray were caused by lightning. No evacuation warnings have been issued for any community.
2024-07-12 12:42
Skipping public notices for motions will need unanimous consent from the mayor and council. Councillor Ken Ball said this will ensure it is used only for emergencies.
2024-07-11 14:39
Major wildfires are at least 50 kilometres from Fort McMurray, but the province is keeping an eye on potential impacts to infrastructure.
2024-07-11 12:48
The $1.2-million project will give Indigenous students a place to practice their culture on campus, gather and study, and meet with Elders and Aunties participating in a residency program.
2024-07-11 12:02
Administration said plans to raise Clearwater Drive were becoming costly and difficult, but an alternative plan was rejected by council because of safety and financial concerns.
2024-07-10 19:21
Proponents say the arts centre will said bring new life into downtown Fort McMurray, and support the artistic and creative talents of the region.
2024-07-10 12:58
The wildfire has not moved towards any homes or oilsands sites, although Suncor and Cenovus have removed all non-essential staff from nearby sites.
2024-07-10 09:51
The workers say their wages have failed to keep up with inflation and their workplaces are understaffed.
2024-07-09 14:29
The same wildfire caused Suncor to remove all non-essential staff from its Firebag operation. No evacuation orders have been made, and both companies say this is a precaution.
2024-07-09 10:53
A Fort McMurray Court of King’s Bench Justice has stayed charges against three people after ruling they have been waiting too long for a trial. Stayed charges means the Crown has one year to restart charges and resume trial, or the matter will be considered closed. The three people were arrested in January 2022 as […]
2024-07-08 15:22
June unemployment for the Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake census region was 5.5 per cent, down slightly from 5.7 per cent in May.
2024-07-08 08:51
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-07-05 11:16
Investigators have determined the wildfire that was spotted on Tuesday was caused by lightning.
2024-07-05 10:27
The non-profit says more Canadians are struggling to afford travelling to cities for critical medical procedures.
2024-07-04 18:40
The move is precautionary. The Alberta government and municipality have not told any communities or oilsands sites in the area to be on evacuation notice.
2024-07-04 12:52
The move is precautionary. The Alberta government and municipality have not told any communities or oilsands sites in the area to be on evacuation notice.
2024-07-04 12:52
No public speakers endorsed the June 11 decision of some councillors to skip public debate and become a full-time council.
2024-07-03 22:26
Mayor Sandy Bowman said the motion had the largest list of registered delegates of this council term.
2024-06-25 20:39
The AER believes the oilsands can grow while simultaneously reducing its emissions, if it deploys carbon capture and storage technology.
2024-06-24 07:55
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-06-21 07:41
Coun. Funky Banjoko, who originally voted for the idea, says public outrage and criticisms from dissenting councillors has caused her to reconsider the motion.
2024-06-20 12:21
An RMWB spokesperson says bonuses were "a surprise to these recipients," and were represented as merit-based recognition and meant to address recruitment and retention issues.
2024-06-19 11:39
Uncut greenspaces has caused grassroots grumbling from residents, a councillor and the local contractor that held the job for eight years.
2024-06-18 12:04
Local emergency workers complained they were sent to the wrong places and faced delays after switching to the centralized model in 2021.
2024-06-18 05:30
The Alberta government announced Monday that, with few exceptions, smartphones and social media will be banned in classrooms across the province.
2024-06-17 14:53
The oilsands region is considered to have one of the highest densities of archeological sites in Canada.
2024-06-17 05:12
The accusations, which have not been proven in court, allege former HR director Kari Donnelly approved and hid more than $1 million in bonuses during a two-year period.
2024-06-14 09:29
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-06-14 08:31
Large gains in construction and education were offset by job losses in retail and the oilsands, according to data for May released by Statistics Canada. Unemployment in the census region covering Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo dropped slightly. May unemployment for the Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake census region was 5.7 per cent, down slightly from 5.8 per cent […]
2024-06-13 21:14
WBH says staff are paid fairly and more than other Alberta facilities. CUPE says staff are struggling to keep up with local living costs.
2024-06-13 18:47
Some councillors who supported suddenly becoming full-time councillors without any public debate regret their vote after outrage at their vote. Others have no regrets.
2024-06-13 13:04
The Fort McMurray Airport Authority celebrated the tenth birthday of its main terminal with a family-friendly affair. The afternoon barbecue was a far cry from the massive spectacle that greeted its opening in 2014, showing how the economic priorities and hopes of the region have changed in the last decade. Cuylar Green, vice president of […]
2024-06-12 14:00
Supporters argued a full-time council will make the RMWB more efficient. Critics were angry the public had not been consulted. Raises will be decided at a future date.
2024-06-11 19:05
The deal plans to outsource, merge and restructure jobs by cutting 459 RMWB jobs, although the RMWB still faces shrinking revenues.
2024-06-10 14:36
No one was injured during the robbery. Two suspects were arrested without incident.
2024-06-10 05:32
The leaders of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies said they oppose emissions caps, but support carbon pricing to cut environmental impacts.
2024-06-10 04:52
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-06-07 08:15
No strike vote has been held, but some union leaders say members in Fort McMurray are ready if that happens.
2024-06-06 20:06
Supporters of the Tawaw program warn the end of the program will leave clients with the options of "jail, the streets, the hospital or death."
2024-06-06 16:53
Police say three girls randomly attacked people in downtown on May 29.
2024-06-06 08:48
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