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The Government of Alberta is announcing a new Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy during National Non-smoking Week. The government says more than one in three youths now use vaping products, a significant increase since just 10 years ago. Alberta’s new Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy Alberta is setting ambitious targets for the future and will […]

Nominations are now open for FuseSocial’s Heart of Wood Buffalo Awards. The awards honor the achievements of leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, and organizations, who make Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo such a tremendous place to live, work, and play. “At our best, we are a warm, inviting, and deeply supportive community, tireless in our efforts to help […]

A new study predicts the number of Canadians living with dementia will nearly double by the year 2050. The report, titled “The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada” was released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. They say Canada is in danger of failing the rapidly growing number of people living with dementia and their […]

The Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) is undergoing a significant leadership change after removing Tim Reid as their President and CEO. Reid previously served as President and CEO of the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo, resigning in 2014, and was instrumental in the development of Shell Place. The decision, made by the REAL Interim […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is activating Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 for the week of January 22 – 26. This year’s snow came late, but our winter maintenance crews are still on schedule. Residents living in Zones 1 or 2 will be subject to on-street parking restrictions between 7 a.m. and 6 […]

There is new information from Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on an RCMP-involved shooting that sent a suspect to hospital. On January 11th police located a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit and run. The vehicle was found stuck in deep snow, down a sloped embankment off the side of Highway 63. […]

Canada is making the largest land transfer in the nation’s history as the territory of Nunavut takes another stride toward self-determination. On January 18th, federal and territorial leaders signed the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement, marking a significant milestone in the history of the territory. The agreement was witnessed by Inuit leaders, dignitaries, and […]

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is seeking applications for its second annual “Chopped” competition. During this great gastronomic showdown, teams will go head-to-head turning ordinary ingredients into memorable meals. The competition aims to shed light on the power of creativity and highlight how even common ingredients can be used in uncommon ways. To enter the […]

The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo and UA Local 488 are once again teaming up in support of our community. The Union is partnering with MacDonald Island Park as the title sponsor of the center’s gymnasium.  “UA Local 488 firmly believes that our strength emanates from our community,” says Rob  Mckay, Business Manager of […]

Alberta’s Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) has disrupted an alleged drug network operating in Fort McMurray and Edmonton. After a two-year-long investigation code-named Project Flip, ALERT arrested several individuals and seized numerous drugs including over two kilograms of cocaine, nearly $30 thousand in cash, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and illicit Xanax. Arrests […]