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Fort McMurray International Airport is taking another step to bring Aurora Landing to life. Michael Sieger, VP of Air Service and Commercial Development for the Fort McMurray Airport Authority will be hosting information sessions to showcase the project. Aurora Landing is a campus of land available for development next to the Fort McMurray International Airport. […]

Calgary’s MEG Energy is starting a new chapter in the company’s history. Derek Evans will be stepping down as President and CEO of the oil sands major as well as relinquishing his position on the company’s Board of Directors. Current Chief Operating Officer, Darlene Gates will be taking over his position effective May 1st. “Derek […]

A super-heavy, super-sized load is heading up Highway 63 starting in the early morning of March 6. The 444,000-kilogram monster is 8.7 meters wide, 10.2 meters tall, and 69.5 meters long. It requires a trailer with 192 wheels to carry it up the highway to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The heavy wide load will make […]

The province is planning to spend $125 million over five years to protect Albertans from floods and drought. The Government says in recent years, many parts of the province have experienced flooding while many others have seen water shortages and drought conditions. In an effort to help municipalities and Indigenous communities better prepare for extreme […]

As the region continues to dig out from yesterday’s snowfall, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)  is changing its Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) plans for the week. Beginning Wednesday, March 6th, and continuing through to Friday, March 8th, the Municipality is activating subzones 1 and 2. That means on-street parking restrictions will be in […]

Budget 2024 is investing more money to help combat wildfires. With many regions of Alberta at heightened risk for forest fires, the government is spending an additional $151 million over the next three years for more firefighters and new technology to help beat back any blazes. In addition to more fire crews, there are extra […]

The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo is accepting nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Arts Awards. Called “The Buffys”, the awards recognize artists and arts organizations for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Wood Buffalo and the vital role the arts playin building our community. This year the prestigious Arts Champion and Lifetime Achievement Awards […]

March is starting up with all Winter Maintenance Zones relaxed. Residential parking restrictions for winter maintenance are not in effect from March 4th to 8th, meaning residents are free to park on their street regardless of which subzone they are in. All regular parking bylaws and restrictions, including those indicated by temporary signage, will still […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is considering pursuing alternative service delivery options for certain municipal services. In a media release on February 29th, the RMWB says they have served notice to CUPE 1505 of their consideration of potentially outsourcing some municipal services following a comprehensive internal review of municipal operations. According to the […]

The Local Helicopter Emergency Response Organization (HERO) is gearing up for its annual fundraiser this spring. Called the M*A*S*H Bash, the event will pay tribute to the iconic medical comedy from the 1970s and 80s. The Local HERO Foundation aims to blend humour with a tribute to the history of medevacs and the lifesaving impact […]