News for Edmonton and the surrounding area
LATEST ARTICLES FROM FORT MCMURRAY TODAY
As of 10 a.m. today, people are free to return to Abasand, Beacon Hill, Grayling Terrace and Prairie Creek.
2024-05-18 05:15
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-05-17 10:25
"When you return home, your neighbourhoods will remain the same," said Regional Fire Chief Jody Butz.
2024-05-17 06:16
Schools in Abasand and Beacon Hill remain closed until the evacuation order ends.
2024-05-17 06:16
Mayor Sandy Bowman had nothing but praise for evacuation centres in Cold Lake and Lac La Biche, but is concerned about complaints about slow service, few resources in Edmonton.
2024-05-16 13:27
No injuries were reported and the cause is still being investigated.
2024-05-16 08:28
Premier Danielle Smith says the province is focusing on Highway 686, but anticipates talks about fully twinning Highway 63.
2024-05-15 13:18
A similar armed robbery at the same Signal Road store was reported on May 4.
2024-05-14 08:57
The wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray grew to 9,602 hectares and is now 13.5 kilometres from the Fort McMurray landfill.
2024-05-14 04:57
The RMWB is confident no other evacuation orders will be issued today for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. For now, the fire is not expected to cross the Athabasca River.
2024-05-14 04:57
Smith says boosting passenger traffic and routes is critical for tourism and economic development in cities like Fort McMurray.
2024-05-13 13:36
The wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray did not grow overnight. Alberta Wildfire hopes light rains will help slow its growth.
2024-05-13 04:53
There are 45 wildfires burning across Alberta. Between Friday morning and Sunday evening, 18 new wildfires started.
2024-05-13 04:53
There are 45 wildfires burning across Alberta. Between Friday morning and Sunday evening, 18 new wildfires started.
2024-05-13 04:53
As of 9:30 a.m., the wildfire has not moved closer to Fort McMurray and is still 16 kilometres southwest of the city.
2024-05-12 05:26
As of 11 a.m., the wildfire has not moved closer to Fort McMurray and is still 16 kilometres southwest of the city.
2024-05-12 05:26
"We were pretty successful with efforts overnight and crews will be back on the ground today," said Melissa Story from Alberta Wildfire.
2024-05-11 04:32
Highway 881 not expected to be impacted. Evacuation warning now covers Anzac, Fort McMurray, Fort McMurray First Nation, Gregoire Lake Estates, Saprae Creek and Rickards Landing Industrial Park.
2024-05-11 04:32
"The fire is moving east, driven by strong winds, and is showing extreme fire behaviour," according to Alberta Wildfire
2024-05-10 14:41
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-05-10 07:19
The RMWB says this type of vandalism is becoming more common and repairs will get more expensive.
2024-05-09 12:46
Bradley Love, 65, was angry Indigenous people from northern communities were flying into Fort McMurray because of wildfire evacuations.
2024-05-09 11:35
Tailings ponds hold roughly 1.6 trillion litres of liquid waste and cover roughly 300 square kilometres, or nearly half the size of Edmonton
2024-05-08 11:25
Police allege the shooting at a home on the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation was not random and intentionally targeted towards someone in the home.
2024-05-08 07:55
Suncor expects crude oil in the pipeline to reach markets in California and Asia, and is working to “strengthen relationships” with those markets.
2024-05-08 07:29
Organizers say the crisis of missing, murdered and exploited Indigenous people in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is bigger than people realize.
2024-05-07 11:57
Police say the traffic stop was done shortly after the suspect was picked up from the Fort Chipewyan Airport.
2024-05-07 06:08
Wood Buffalo RCMP say the robberies were at Ace Liquor stores in Thickwood and Wood Buffalo. No injuries were reported.
2024-05-06 10:49
A 19-year-old man has been charged following the incident.
2024-05-06 08:31
About 34.46 per cent of food bank recipients this year have been are children, while 11.04 per cent are seniors.
2024-05-06 07:20
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-05-03 06:54
As Alberta prepares for a dry spring and summer, municipal and provincial leaders reflect on the wildfire that hit Fort McMurray on May 3, 2016.
2024-05-02 16:11
August Tanner Marcel was charged with arson after a fire destroyed a Catholic church in Fort Chipewyan in October 2022.
2024-05-02 10:03
RCMP have arrested four people in an investigation into child sexual abuse. The alleged incidents were reported in Fort McMurray, Edson, Whitecourt and Quesnel, B.C.
2024-05-01 14:25
Police continue investigating the gunshots after they were reported on Wednesday afternoon.
2024-05-01 12:00
Dogar claims statements made by Bowman and the RMWB has hurt his reputation and he no longer feels safe visiting Indigenous communities.
2024-04-29 13:55
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government called Bourque "a beacon of light, tirelessly advocating for Indigenous rights and sharing her beautiful culture with unwavering pride."
2024-04-29 12:40
Since April 12, Wood Buffalo RCMP says these reports have mostly included counterfeit $50 and $100 Canadian bills.
2024-04-29 05:16
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-04-26 08:09
The funding supports domestic students studying healthcare, education and business programs with grants of up to $11,500.
2024-04-25 14:30
"The tragic loss of Bradley Tynski at Syncrude’s Aurora mine is a stark reminder of why our vigilance in regions like Fort McMurray is crucial."
2024-04-25 13:01
Flood mitigation is Fort McMurray’s largest and most expensive urban construction project.
2024-04-25 12:28
Some residents might pay a slightly smaller amount depending on the assessed values of their properties.
2024-04-24 10:32
It includes stiffer penalties for illegal fires and violations in Fort McMurray, and clear rules for backyard fire pits, fire permits and fire bans.
2024-04-24 09:44
Alberta Wildfire announced Tuesday evening the wildfire was held and no larger than 67 hectares. At its peak, it burned 90 hectares of land.
2024-04-23 07:31
A more detailed plan is expected this year, but Ottawa hopes to help affordable housing providers build on former Canada Post sites.
2024-04-22 13:10
Police say the driver of the truck was seen speeding through red lights, and driving between 150 km/h and 180 km/h.
2024-04-22 06:57
People living in Saprae Creek Estates have been told to be prepared for a potential evacuation as a wildfire burns close to the hamlet. The wildfire was first detected at 3:48 p.m. Sunday and is roughly six kilometres west of the hamlet, which is located south of Fort McMurray. An evacuation order was issued shortly […]
2024-04-21 12:17
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-04-19 07:51
"We are hoping to not just bring wrestling, but excellent wrestling to Fort McMurray," said Cameron Brake, who wrestles as "Buckshot" Bobby Brake.
2024-04-18 18:39
The Garmin watches were taken from Sport Check. Surveillance shows a suspect driving a dark-coloured Nissan SUV picked up the other two men.
2024-04-17 12:50
Alberta aims to more than double tourism dollars in the province to $25 billion by 2035.
2024-04-15 14:11
The cause of the fire is being investigated, but the fire appears to have started on the deck of one of the units.
2024-04-12 09:12
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-04-12 06:56
If council approves a bylaw in May, people in Abasand can use public roads to drive side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, four-wheelers and dirt bikes to trails. Snowmobiles and three-wheelers are not included in the plan.
2024-04-10 13:29
Three Fort Chipewyan men and a man from Saddle Creek have been charged with weapons offences.
2024-04-10 09:08
Councillors said they are frustrated with the progress shown by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism.
2024-04-09 18:14
Byron says his priorities include advocating for hiring and keeping teachers, and proper funding for schools.
2024-04-09 15:55
"We are open to the possibility that there may be more victims and we are asking anyone with information to come forward," said Alberta RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Troy Savinkoff.
2024-04-09 07:14
Moose Jaw RCMP and a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist are continued to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
2024-04-08 11:14
"The safety performance at Syncrude did not meet our expectations on that day," said Suncor spokesperson Sneh Seetal.
2024-04-08 10:07
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-04-04 18:47
It’s an East Coast kitchen party waiting to happen. This year’s Keyano College Gala will see two acts share the main stage – The TransCanada Highwaymen — a Canadian mashup of Moe Berg (of The Pursuit of Happiness), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Craig Northey (Odds), and Steve Page (formerly of The Barenaked Ladies) — and The […]
2024-04-04 11:41
Police say reports of a man with a weapon near MacDonald Island Park were a false alarm. Wood Buffalo RCMP says that on Wednesday, April 3 at 3:45 p.m., officers were told of a “suspicious male” walking in a parking lot near MacDonald Island Park. A complainant told police the man appeared to be carrying […]
2024-04-04 07:55
It’s a cash injection that will support critical medevac services. This week, the Local Helicopter Emergency Response Organization (HERO) announced a $450,000 donation provided by Cenovus Energy, which will support its dedicated 24/7 medevac program. “We are incredibly grateful to Cenovus Energy for their support,” Local HERO Foundation executive director Lorna Ash said in a […]
2024-04-03 09:39
The province announced a new agency under the Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction Tuesday which will fully absorb duties currently under Alberta Health Services as part of a massive restructuring. At a news conference, Premier Danielle Smith said the province will introduce legislation this spring to create a new governing organization, dubbed Recovery Alberta, […]
2024-04-03 05:59
Ottawa must make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Métis Nation of Alberta, says a Federal Court ruling. The ruling, released last Thursday, March 28, says the deal is too broad in its definition of who it covers and it was made without consulting two other Métis groups in the province. “The […]
2024-04-03 05:53
Encouraging local sports tourism has been named a priority for the municipality and Fort McMurray’s athletic community.
2024-04-02 06:18
Researchers look for solutions to issues affecting farmers and crops with industry support
2024-03-28 19:00
A joint statement warns "this withdrawal does not inherently guarantee that there will be no future impact on the workforce."
2024-03-28 16:27
Advance polls are on March 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Election Day is April 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2024-03-28 07:36
Fort McMurray athletes defended their wins and found new victories as part of a smaller Team Alberta North. The Arctic Winter Games is debating the future of the event this fall.
2024-03-27 13:31
A reportedly intoxicated 46-year-old man was arrested at the Centre of Hope and pronounced dead the next morning.
2024-03-27 09:08
EPS says a man sent the firearm to an Edmonton address from Fort McMurray. Staff at a sorting facility in Edmonton caught the firearm.
2024-03-27 08:37
The vehicle was running when it was stolen. The vehicle was abandoned outside a Thickwood home after witnesses heard a woman screaming.
2024-03-25 12:16
The headphones eliminate background noise, making it easier for residents to hear music, activity instructions and more.
2024-03-25 04:12
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-03-22 06:13
"One of the lessons that Steve gave to all of us was to love each other, to care for each other, to be respectful," said his wife, Caroline Adam-Courtoreille.
2024-03-21 14:51
The annual community meal was attended by more than 350 people and focused on education, community spirit and mental wellness.
2024-03-21 06:54
Chief Allan Adam of the ACFN has said wildfires and warming winters shows the community needs a permanent road to Fort Chipewyan.
2024-03-20 17:00
"We had the opportunity to create our own destiny and these guys have cemented their legacy as a team on their own," said head coach Jeremy Wielenga.
2024-03-18 14:40
Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord has been asking for a K-12 school in Fort McMurray for 19 years.
2024-03-18 11:30
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-03-15 08:08
The First Nations are concerned about naphthenic acids, which is found in tailings and other oilsands wastewater. Peer-reviewed research has found they are toxic to fish, affect hormone function in humans and other mammals, and may be carcinogenic.
2024-03-14 09:51
Ban on third-party advertising ends as bylaw with consistent regulations passed. However, the new bylaw had a mixed reaction among speakers.
2024-03-13 14:50
Mayor Sandy Bowman said he hopes the RMWB can minimize job impacts, but said the RMWB needs to react to inflation and shrinking revenues.
2024-03-12 20:02
Gains in many sectors, including the oilsands, were offset by losses in sectors like retail.
2024-03-12 10:16
The funds are part of a program that helped cleanup inactive oil and gas sites in Indigenous communities, but has "timed out."
2024-03-11 10:51
"To some degree, we do need to sort of adapt the ways that we live alongside fire, accepting some of them, allowing some to burn under conditions that are favourable and in locations where people are not endangered"
2024-03-11 05:06
Guy Boutilier remembered as a politician who was ready to lend a helping hand, but not afraid to risk his job championing causes for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-03-08 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-03-07 17:00
This was the first time Special Olympics Wood Buffalo sent athletes to compete nationally after winning medals last year at provincials.
2024-03-05 17:00
During a search of the off-road vehicle and the man, officers say they found a 9mm handgun loaded with hollow-point ammunition.
2024-03-05 17:00
Court documents show the RMWB is accusing Sunshine Oilsands of owing nearly $25 million in unpaid taxes. The company denies the allegations, which have not been proven in court.
2024-03-05 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-02-29 17:00
The union representing these positions says the proposed changes will impact more than 450 workers at the RMWB.
2024-02-28 17:00
Suncor had at least 12 workplace deaths at its sites between 2014 and 2022, more than the rest of its oilsands peers combined.
2024-02-28 17:00
Councillor Ken Ball argued that the RMWB must decide quickly with what to do with the newly acquired Draper homes before they fall into disrepair.
2024-02-27 17:00
Keyano head Jay Notay has his concerns with the cap, but argues Keyano and Fort McMurray "is in a good place."
2024-02-26 17:00
Ukrainians sang songs, watched performances, prayed and, most importantly, comforted each other on another tragic anniversary.
2024-02-25 17:00
Northern Lights Regional Health Centre completes first knee replacement surgery
2024-02-25 17:00
After winning eight medals at the Alberta Winter Games in Grande Prairie, two wrestlers are going to the Arctic Winter Games in Alaska
2024-02-25 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-02-22 17:00
The Age Well at Home program helps seniors with light housekeeping, preparing and delivering meals, home and yard maintenance, and even friendly visitation.
2024-02-21 17:00
Wood Buffalo RCMP says officers have responded to more than 350 reports of liquor theft from local stores since September 2023.
2024-02-21 17:00
Much of Alberta is bracing for severe drought as reservoirs and basins face critical water shortages from low levels of rain and snowmelt.
2024-02-20 17:00
Jana Madley, 32, of Fort McMurray was reported missing on Feb. 20 and last seen in downtown Fort McMurray.
2024-02-20 17:00
"Contributing positively to society gives me a deep sense of fulfillment and satisfaction," said Citizen of the Year recipient Mohammed Ali Al-Zabidi.
2024-02-19 17:00
Police in Fort McMurray are trying to identify a man accused of robbing the Save-On-Foods in Timberlea and threatening an employee. Wood Buffalo RCMP say that on Feb. 17 at around 6 p.m., a man walked out of the store with several items he had not paid for. An employee followed the suspect out of […]
2024-02-19 17:00
A charge of negligence has been dropped after a drowning at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre prompted police to charge the lifeguard investigators say was on duty at the time. Michelle Davio, a spokesperson for Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), said in a Tuesday morning email that the charge was dropped after reviewing the evidence […]
2024-02-19 17:00
McMurray Métis described Hansen as a dedicated leader and advocate for the Métis people of Fort McMurray.
2024-02-15 17:00
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Hany Elmorsy, 37, of Fort McMurray.
2024-02-15 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
2024-02-15 17:00
"Comments like this... don’t instill much confidence that the federal government is interested in playing much of a role in supporting current or future projects," said Mayor Sandy Bowman.
2024-02-14 17:00
People are asked to report any suspected drink spiking to police, and warned to never leave their drink unattended in public.
2024-02-13 17:00
The TSB is investigating the fatal crash, which happened over the frozen Lake Athabasca
2024-02-12 17:00
The funding will support rental and wraparound services, including for people fighting addictions, and reduce encampments in the region.
2024-02-12 17:00
Andrew Wall and Marlena Bennett were found guilty of sexually abusing a minor and possessing and distributing child pornography.
2024-02-12 17:00
Regional Fire Chief Jody Butz says the incident is an example of why CO detectors are important to have in homes.
2024-02-11 17:00
Construction saw the most gains from December. Retail added the most jobs since January 2023, but lost the most jobs from December.
2024-02-11 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-02-08 17:00
Recent census data from 2021 shows the wide diversity of the cultures, languages and faiths in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-02-07 17:00
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is open to traffic weighing up to 45,000 kgs. The winter road connecting Fort Chipewyan and Fort Smith, NWT. has also reopened.
2024-02-04 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-02-01 17:00
Mayor Sandy Bowman says there’s plenty of incentives for people to move to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo as he predicted “the best days of how we do business are just around the corner” earlier this week. In his State of the Region address to the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, Bowman earned a standing ovation as […]
2024-01-31 17:00
You may not know Micheal Kosterman but, considering one in two Albertans will be diagnosed with cancer, chances are his story sounds familiar. What makes his situation unique is that when cancer plunged him into one of the darkest times of his life, he found light in the healing power of music, and with a […]
2024-01-31 17:00
Warm weather has forced the municipality to close the Fort Chipewyan and La Loche winter roads until temperatures drop. Parks Canada has also closed sections of the winter road connecting Fort Chipewyan to Fort Smith, NWT. The municipality says the winter road is too dangerous to use after temperatures warmed up this week. Using the […]
2024-01-29 17:00
The Crown stayed charges against Jace Jordan Charles halfway through his trial in early 2023.
2024-01-28 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-01-25 17:00
Greenfire wants to buy the insolvent oilsands site but was concerned about a $4 million tax bill.
2024-01-24 17:00
Police seized cocaine, illicit prescription pills, three firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition. One handgun was reported stolen.
2024-01-24 17:00
Andrew Wall and Marlena Bennett are accused of sexually assaulting an infant, bestiality, and possessing and distributing child pornography.
2024-01-24 17:00
Construction of a seven-storey clinic was to begin at the end of April 2024, but the project has doubled in size.
2024-01-23 17:00
Suncor says only a small number of groups will lose support as the company changes how it supports non-profits.
2024-01-21 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-01-18 17:00
The incident began when an officer located a stolen vehicle stuck in a snow bank believed to be involved in a recent hit-and-run.
2024-01-17 17:00
Fort McMurray’s public and Catholic school leaders say they face a massive shortage of teachers and educational assistants, and both divisions say they either need a new school, expansions or portables to deal with surging enrolment. Much of this swelling student growth is at the high school level, although every grade is reporting crowded classrooms. […]
2024-01-17 17:00
Five suspects are facing drug trafficking charges after a Fort McMurray ALERT investigation resulted in the seizure of nearly a quarter-million dollars in drugs and cash. The investigation, titled Project Flip, led ALERT Fort McMurray’s organized crime team to seize 2.3 kg of cocaine, smaller quantities of methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine, illicit Xanax, and almost $30,000 […]
2024-01-15 17:00
While there was no criminal intent found, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) scolded the behaviour of both the officer and the man.
2024-01-15 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
2024-01-11 17:00
The shooting happened after police located a vehicle they believe was part of a recent hit-and-run collision.
2024-01-11 17:00
"I hope that in 2024 people will see all the opportunities of what northern Alberta is and could be," said UCP MLA Tany Yao.
2024-01-10 17:00
Some job sectors ended 2023 with job losses, even if they were stronger than they were at the end of 2022.
2024-01-09 17:00
The pilot project will begin in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, Thompson, and Whitehorse. Two additional, unnamed sites in B.C. and Nova Scotia will follow this year.
2024-01-09 17:00
Administration will create a policy for homeowners building temporary outdoor skating rinks on or adjacent to their property.
2024-01-09 17:00
The bright yellow photo radar truck is a thing of the past. The program brought in $1.8 million in 2022.
2024-01-08 17:00
The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
2024-01-04 17:00
Adam Manah called the move "an internal thing" and could not discuss details about why he was fired. The team has struggled this season.
2024-01-03 17:00
Three men have been arrested and thousands of dollars in stolen property has been recovered by Wood Buffalo RCMP following a late-night crime spree in Timberlea. Police say they received multiple reports of alleged property crimes and break-ins between 2:45 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 4. The first call was the theft of a […]
2024-01-03 17:00
Student enrolment will soon be greater than what Keyano College reported during the oilsands boom days.
2024-01-02 17:00
150
WEATHER
TODAY
Currently:
6.9
High:
12
Low:
5
Partly Cloudy
Sunrise: 5:27 am Sunset: 9:34 pm
SUNDAY
Rain
High:
8
Low:
6
MONDAY
80% Chance of Rain
High:
10
Low:
4
LOCAL NEWS TOPICS
TOP 50 News Topics:
ST ALBERT, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, AIR QUALITY, SHERWOOD PARK, LEDUC, FORT MCMURRAY, WETASKIWIN, BEAUMONT, WHITECOURT, DEVON, AIRDRIE, FORT SASKATCHEWAN, COCHRANE, HIGH RIVER, NANTON, PEACE RIVER, VULCAN, SPRUCE GROVE, STONY PLAIN, PINCHER CREEK, MAYERTHORPE, HANNA, FAIRVIEW, COLD LAKE, PEACE COUNTRY, GRANDE PRAIRIE, VERMILLION, DRAYTON VALLEY, CANADA, YEG,
ST ALBERT, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, AIR QUALITY, SHERWOOD PARK, LEDUC, FORT MCMURRAY, WETASKIWIN, BEAUMONT, WHITECOURT, DEVON, AIRDRIE, FORT SASKATCHEWAN, COCHRANE, HIGH RIVER, NANTON, PEACE RIVER, VULCAN, SPRUCE GROVE, STONY PLAIN, PINCHER CREEK, MAYERTHORPE, HANNA, FAIRVIEW, COLD LAKE, PEACE COUNTRY, GRANDE PRAIRIE, VERMILLION, DRAYTON VALLEY, CANADA, YEG,