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Fort McMurray Catholic School Division Prepares for Possible Support Staff Strike FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Fort McMurray Catholic School Division has prepared contingency plans in the event of a support staff strike, according to a statement from Superintendent Natasha MacArthur-Poole. While the division has not yet received formal notice of a strike, MacArthur-Poole said […]

UPDATE: 6:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12. Danielle Danis, President of CUPE Local 2559 is confirming to Harvard Media News that both unions will be commencing strike action on Tuesday, September 17. —- FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff at Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school divisions are preparing for a possible strike after members of […]

Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market Nears Full Capacity, Set for Sept. 27-29 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market is quickly approaching, with over 90 per cent of vendor spaces already booked. A total of 175 companies have registered for the event, including some from as far away as Jarvis, […]

Hold on—what?! The Goonies is finally getting a sequel?! After all these years, the 1985 cult classic about that adventurous group of kids is officially getting a follow-up film, according to a shocking new report from The Sun. And get this—the original cast is expected to return! Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, […]

RMWB Expands Bear-Resistant Garbage Bin Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is expanding its bear-resistant garbage bin program this fall as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce bear encounters. Starting Sept. 13, homes in Anzac, Draper, and Gregoire Lake Estates will receive the new garbage containers. The bins […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Raises $16,700 at Annual Golf Tournament FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta celebrated the success of its 30th annual “Golf Fore Girls” tournament on Sept. 1, where more than 100 golfers gathered at the Fort McMurray Golf Club, raising $16,700 for the community organization. The event, themed […]

EDMONTON, Alberta— An Edmonton man has been charged with child sexual exploitation following an investigation by Alberta’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Trevor Smiley, 54, faces charges of creating, transmitting, accessing, and possessing child pornography. His arrest followed a tip from U.S. Homeland Security linking him to Jason Davis, a 41-year-old man from Cooper City, […]

Provincial Grant Expands Keyano College’s Social Work Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A provincial grant is enabling Keyano College to expand its Social Work Diploma Program by adding 30 new seats. The funding is part of the Alberta government’s $10 million, three-year initiative aimed at increasing the number of mental health professionals trained in post-secondary institutions […]

Strike Vote Scheduled for Fort McMurray Catholic, Public School Support Staff FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Support workers at both the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public School Divisions are set to vote on strike action next week. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals 2545 and 2559 will vote on Sept. 10 and […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Business Awards Gala, which will take place on October 24th at the Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre. The event will honor the exceptional achievements of the local business community, with winners to be announced in various categories. “The upcoming Business […]