Fort McMurray

• Tumbler Ridge shooter’s brother arrested in Alberta after warrant issued

  Jacob VanRootselaar was arrested in Sylvan Lake after being wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder in Fort McMurray, Alberta RCMP confirmed.

  Crime

  Feb 23
  
• RCMP respond to reports of guns at schools in several Alberta communities

  In the aftermath of the shooting spree that left six kids and two adults dead in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., RCMP across Alberta have responded to calls about guns at or near schools.

  Crime

  Feb 12
  
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• Judge upholds cat custody ruling, says parenthood and pet ownership aren’t same

  An Alberta judge divided up a group of cats between two exes, saying neither gets to keep all of them because pets aren’t the same as kids and legally shouldn’t be treated as such.

  Canada

  Jan 16
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• RCMP warn to stay off Highway 63 as freezing rain causes crashes, traffic standstill

  Freezing rain on Highway 63, south of Fort McMurray, turned the road into a skating rink that RCMP said led to semis and other vehicles going off the road and halting traffic.

  Trending

  Nov 21, 2025
• Car seized after driver nabbed speeding twice the limit in Fort McMurray

  An Audi was seized by Wood Buffalo RCMP after being recorded speeding twice the legal limit and a 41-year man from Fort McMurray is facing several charges.

  Traffic

  Jun 23, 2025
• New highway west out of Fort McMurray receives planning funds in budget 2025

  Highway 686 would be paved and extended over 200 km through thick muskeg and boreal forest to connect Fort McMurray to the Peace River region and communities in-between.

  Traffic

  Mar 4, 2025
• Driver accused in deadly Fort McMurray restaurant crash allegedly had medically suspended licence

  Police say a 24-year-old employee was hit by the pickup and later died in hospital.

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2024
• Worker dead, charges laid after truck crashes into Fort McMurray Boston Pizza

  A charge of criminal negligence causing death has been laid after a truck drove into the Boston Pizza in Fort McMurray, killing a 24-year-old woman who worked there.

  Crime

  Nov 11, 2024
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• 72-hour strike notice served by Fort McMurray education support workers

  Classes will continue for most of the student body with limited resources. Students in specialized or assisted programs may be required to stay home. 

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2024
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• Thick, black wildfire smoke rolling into Fort McMurray prompts RCMP warning

  Heavy, dark smoke is moving into the Fort McMurray area from the south, where several wildfires broke out this past week due to lightning strikes.

  Weather

  Jul 11, 2024