All Fort McMurray Articles
Discover all 12 articles about Fort McMurray, the Wood Buffalo region.
Alberta First Nation Near Fort McMurray Sues Ottawa Over a $5 Treaty Payment Frozen Since 1899
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, near Fort McMurray, has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over a treaty payment that has stayed at $5 a year since Treaty 8 was signed in 1899. Chief Allan Adam says a promise paid at 1899 values is no longer a meaningful promise. The nation isn't seeking damages for past underpayment, only for the payment to be modernized. In 2023, a similar dispute in Ontario ended in a $10-billion settlement.
Alberta Is Putting $15 Million Into Highway 63 After Fort McMurray Residents Filled the Potholes Themselves
The Alberta government announced $22.4 million in additional highway maintenance funding on July 5, with $15 million directed specifically to Highway 63. The announcement follows months of complaints from Fort McMurray residents about potholes damaging vehicles, a June 12 volunteer pothole-filling operation, and pressure from local MLAs, the RMWB mayor, and the Conservative MP for the region. New repaving contracts are being expedited for 48 kilometres near Wandering River and 30 kilometres in the Fort McMurray area.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Highway 63 Bridge to Nowhere North of Fort McMurray
Northbound traffic on the Highway 63 bridge north of Fort McMurray came to a halt Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle collision. Wood Buffalo RCMP say the road remains impassable. Injury details have not been released. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
Fort McMurray's $50 Million Northside Twin Arena Opens This Fall. Ten Years in the Making.
The Northside Twin Arena at 117 Abraham Place in Fort McMurray is scheduled to open Fall 2026. The $50 million facility adds two new ice surfaces to the city's north end with 300 seats per rink, 10 change rooms, and 250 parking spots. Construction began September 2024 after a decade of stops and starts.
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Is Hosting the 2028 Alberta Summer Games After Years of Sports Investment
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has been selected to host the 2028 Alberta Summer Games, with about 2,600 athletes, coaches, and support staff expected. Alberta's government is providing $1.15 million to support the event. The region didn't get this bid by chance.
Fort McMurray Is Finally Getting a Youth Mental Health Facility. Families Have Been Driving Five Hours to Edmonton.
Fort McMurray families dealing with a youth mental health crisis have had two options: wait up to two years, or drive five hours to Edmonton. A new facility breaking ground this week is the first real answer to that.
Fort McMurray Is Getting a Massive New Walmart Supercentre in Parsons Creek
It's 45,000 square feet bigger than the current downtown location and it's being built right in the city's fastest-growing neighbourhood.
Fort McMurray-Area Community of Draper Under Evacuation Alert as Ice Jam Threatens Flooding
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an Evacuation Alert for Draper after an ice jam on the Clearwater River raised the risk of overland flooding. Residents do not have to leave yet but must be ready to go on short notice.
RCMP Warn Against Non-Essential Travel Near Fort McMurray as Late-April Snowstorm Hits
RCMP are advising drivers to avoid non-essential travel near Fort McMurray Thursday as a snowstorm drops up to 25 cm on the region through Friday.
RCMP Seeking Public Help to Locate Wanted Man Last Known in Fort McMurray
Alberta RCMP are seeking public assistance locating Dorian August Kootenay, last known to be in Fort McMurray with areas of activity spanning Lac La Biche, Kikino, Smoky Lake County and the County of St. Paul. The public is warned not to approach.
Fort McMurray RCMP Seek Suspect in Underground Garage Vehicle Theft
Fort McMurray RCMP seek a male suspect involved in the March 8 theft of a locked dark grey Honda SUV (plate CMK 0785) from an underground garage on the 13000 block of MacDonald Dr. The suspect wore a distinct orange and grey toque. Call 310-RCMP.
Six Charged, Over $250,000 in Drugs and Cash Seized in Fort McMurray Drug Probe
After a five‑month investigation, police say a Fort McMurray drug network has been yanked off the street: six people are charged, four guns seized and roughly $264,000 in cocaine, meth and fentanyl taken out of circulation