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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 […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking residents to serve on Council-appointed boards and committees. The RMWB has over 70 vacancies to fill across 18 different boards. Applications are open for positions on a range of boards and committees, including the Advisory Committee on Aging, the Assessment Review Board, and […]

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are gearing up for more service calls, shifting demographics, and new technology. Canada’s national police force has released a three-year strategic plan, titled “The Next Chapter, 2024-27.” The plan focuses on recruiting and retaining officers, promoting a healthy workplace culture, and ensuring continued operational excellence. A key initiative is […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking public support in its labor dispute with local school boards. On Tuesday, CUPE launched websites urging the public to advocate for school support workers represented by Locals 2545 and 2559 in their negotiations with the Public and Catholic school boards. Carrying the […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The design of Fort McMurray’s much-anticipated Arts Inc. creative hub downtown has been finalized, marking a significant milestone in the project. GEC Architecture completed the design for the Arts Inc. space, which will transform the old Landmark Cinemas building downtown into a vibrant center for creativity, cultural expression, and economic development. […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Classes will continue even if support staff go on strike, according to a joint statement from the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic school districts. The districts assured parents that schools will remain open even if support staff walk off the job. The school boards confirmed they have not been able to […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Cody Wallis, 39, of Fort McMurray, was last heard from on August 21, and police are concerned for his well-being. Wallis is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with blonde hair, a medium […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff from the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public School Divisions are set to hold a strike vote in early September. A letter obtained by Harvard Media News from CUPE Local 2559, which represents support staff at the Catholic schools, states that negotiations with the division have reached an impasse. Despite […]