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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 […]

Keyano College is welcoming a new E-Sports coordinator. Myra Davis will spearhead the Keyano Huskies E-sports squad, driving them toward even greater success in electronic gaming while overseeing operations at the SMG e-sports arena. With six years of experience at the semi-pro level and two years at the Tier-1 professional level, Davis brings a wealth […]

Groundhogs move over, meteorologists with The Weather Network have released their predictions for this spring. Across the Prairies, warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to dominate the season with a reduced risk for spring flooding due to a below-normal snowpack across the region. However, the temperature patterns are expected to be even more changeable than normal with […]

Canada’s energy sector is boosting upstream capital investments this year. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) forecasts the sector to invest $40.6 billion (CAD) this year, up approximately $700 million over 2023 levels. According to Lisa Baiton, President and CEO of CAPP, there is cautious optimism with current Canadian oil production at record levels […]

Property owners can expect to see their municipal tax assessment in their mailbox soon. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) began mailing out the notices on February 20th. For the 2024 tax year, the property assessments are based on market values on July 1, 2023, and physical conditions of properties as of Dec. 31, […]

Amid budget talk of restrained spending and increased savings, the province is still making a major investment to improve children’s healthcare. Yesterday, Minister of Health, Adrianna LaGrange, announced Alberta will be making a $20 million investment in expanding Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital and making it a stand-alone facility. The hospital is already Canada’s second-largest pediatric […]