After a recent weekend visit and tour of Fort McMurray Wildrose leader Brian Jean has urged rebuilding as soon as possible, and stated that there was still a lot of frustration and anger in the local community. Jean explained that people were angry at the rebuilding pace and concerned about the uncertainty, as well as…
Read moreCommercial traffic can now take demolition debris to the municipal landfill around the clock, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, as Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo continue with the recovery process. The announcement was made last week after the council voted on June 28 to approve an amendment bylaw for noise so…
Read moreThe Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking help from the public in identifying a Thickwood hit and run suspect. The accident happened around 2 p.m. close to the Thickwood Boulevard Tim Hortons exit, and the vehicle struck a 26 year old female who was walking in the area on the sidewalk. The vehicle involved was a…
Read moreAccording to the Wood Buffalo RCMP phone scams are becoming more common, and law enforcement is warning the community about these scams in the hope that fewer people will be victimized. Several complaints have been made to the police about scams and with software that can be programmed to display any number it is no…
Read moreA check stop recently led to firearm charges against 25 year old Fort McMurray resident Cody Slade. An RCMP check stop was executed on Eagle Ridge Blvd. on August 6, and a short time before 1 a.m. a vehicle came through the stop which had a visible handgun on the floor located next to one…
Read moreA municipal letter sent out regarding hazard removal deadlines for ash, debris, and other wildfire results has rubbed some residents the wrong way because of the wording. Municipal officials defend the wording used saying that it is a legal requirement. Letters with demolition orders have been sent to all property owners whose property was destroyed…
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