Vince McDermott

Fort McMurray

Editor and Reporter at Fort McMurray Today

Editor and Reporter at Postmedia Network Inc.

@fortmactoday editor/reporter. Ex-@skynewsmagazine contributor (RIP). Hurtful comments influence my beliefs. vmcdermottATpostmediaDOTcom

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Articles

Swamp Rat Experience opens King Streat Theatre with Doubt: A Parable

3 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

“I hope people walk away disagreeing, that they’ll question why they sided with one character over another, or whether inaction is ever justified," says artistic director Hanna Fridhed. • Article contentThe Swamp Rat Experience is performing the inaugural show at the King Street Theatre with a performance that the Fort McMurray-based theatre company hopes will challenge audiences and provoke conversation.
Fort McMurray firefighters stop shed fire that spread across backyards

3 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

Advertisement 1The cause of the June 3 fire is still being investigated. • Article contentNo injuries have been reported after Fort McMurray firefighters stopped flames spreading across backyards in Thickwood after a shed caught on fire on Tuesday morning. Advertisement 2Article contentRegional Emergency Services says shortly after 2:30 a.m. on June 3, firefighters were called to reports of a fire on Caldwell Crescent.
Sherri Lynn Flett remembered by friends, family at killer's sentencing hearing in Fort McMurray

3 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

Advertisement 1Flett was remembered as as a kind and creative woman who loved her daughter. Her killer is expected to be sentenced for second-degree murder later this month. • • Article contentCrown prosecutors are asking that Timothy McDougall, a Fort McMurray man who murdered his common-law partner three years ago and hid her body in a Rubbermaid container, be ineligible for parole for a maximum of 25 years. McDougall’s lawyer is asking for 14 years.
Two fraudsters turn themselves into county RCMP

3 weeks ago | sherwoodparknews.com | Vince McDermott

RCMP cruiser. File PhotoArticle contentTwo people have been charged following separate investigations into alleged fraud activities, according to Strathcona County RCMP. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The first arrest follows a complaint that was made in 2018 when police were told of a man raising funds from local professionals for an investment opportunity.
Fort McKay Community Centre opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

3 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

Advertisement 1The $16.1-million, 12,000 square-foot centre will be operated by the Fort McKay Métis Nation and open to the entire community. • Article contentThe Fort McKay Community Centre has opened on time and on budget after two years of construction after a ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted in the community on Tuesday afternoon. Advertisement 2Article contentThe $16.1-million, 12,000 square-foot centre will be operated by the Fort McKay Métis Nation and open to the entire community.
Two arrested after man allegedly threatened with firearm south of Fort McMurray

3 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

Advertisement 1The suspect surrendered to police after officers were unable to find him after the incident was reported on the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation. • Article contentA man who reportedly pointed a firearm at another man has been arrested, say Wood Buffalo RCMP. Advertisement 2Article contentPolice say the reported incident happened at around 10:30 a.m. on May 30 on the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation south of Fort McMurray.
Sam Klassen returns as head coach of Fort McMurray Oil Barons

3 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

Advertisement 1Klassen first joined the MOB ahead of the 2024-25 AJHL season and will also serve as the team's interim general manager. • • Article contentSam Klassen is back as the head coach of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons after he was fired earlier this month. He is also the team’s interim general manager. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Police dog used to arrest man in downtown Fort McMurray on weapons charges

4 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

Advertisement 1The 34-year-old man of no fixed address was wanted for charges of assault, uttering threats and firearm charges on the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation. • Article contentA man is facing multiple weapons charges after police officers and a canine unit ran after him in downtown Fort McMurray on Wednesday morning. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
MP Genuis appointed as employment shadow minister, blames Liberal policies, Bills C-69 and C-38, for killing jobs

4 weeks ago | sherwoodparknews.com | Vince McDermott

MP Genuis appointed as employment shadow minister, blames Liberal policies, Bills C-69 and C-38, for killing jobsSherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan MP Garnett Genuis. SEAN KILPATRICK/THE CANADIAN PRESS/FILEArticle contentGarnett Genuis has been named the shadow minister for employment by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Conklin residents warned to prepare for potential evacuation due to wildfires

4 weeks ago | fortmcmurraytoday.com | Vince McDermott

Advertisement 1The Caribou Lake Wildfire was discovered on May 26 on the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. • Article contentThe Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is ordering Conklin residents to prepare for a potential evacuation due to an out of control wildfire spreading towards the community. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.