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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is adding 70 newly recruited nurses from various international backgrounds to their staff.   Approximately 50 of them are designated for AHS’ North Zone, which includes Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. These nurses come from 15 different countries and have successfully met all the requisite criteria for practicing in Alberta. Fadumo Robinson, […]

Oct. 10, 2023, 1:30 p.m. UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP has reported that Jason Pilkington has been found safe. — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing male. Jason David Pilkington was last seen in Fort McMurray on October 5th, and the RCMP are concerned for his wellbeing. Pilkington is 42 years old, […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a missing woman. 36-year-old Brandi Laurie was last seen on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. Brandi Laurie is described as 5’8″, 120 pounds, with brown eyes, brown medium length hair, and a light complexion. She also has multiple tattoo’s including […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is announcing its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Henry Hunter will assume his new role as CAO of the RMWB on October 16th, pending his formal appointment at the October 10th council meeting. Hunter previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Wood Buffalo Housing for over six […]

The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is experiencing an influx of students for the 2023/24 school year. To meet the demands of growing schools and classrooms, FMPSD has hired 40 new teachers across the division. The Division says the new educators bring diverse experiences, with some having previously taught across Canada and in other […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is being honored with an award for Plant and Flora displays at the National Communities in Bloom Symposium in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The RMWB says the award recognizes the efforts of public works staff in beautifying the region through creative displays like decorative canoes and planters. Local […]

Suncor is purchasing French Energy giant, TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd. (Total) Canadian operations. The $1.468 billion acquisition means Suncor takes over Total’s 31.23 per cent working interest in the Fort Hills oil sands mining project (Fort Hills) and adds 61,000 barrels per day of net bitumen production capacity along with 75 million barrels of proved […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta is announcing a new Woman of Inspiration. Denean Robinson is the third Woman of Inspiration in the organization’s 2023-2024 series. Robinson serves as the President and CEO of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority. She has experienced and conquered significant challenges in her career in aviation, including the economic downturn in […]

Kids Help Phone Canada (KHP) is launching a new nationwide action plan called “Finding Hope.” The organization’s goal is to strengthen support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis young people and address gaps in e-mental health care. Working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people and organizations, KHP is taking specific actions to […]

The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF) is announcing the recipients of their 2023 community grants. The foundation is awarding six local not-for-profit groups $211,000 to support community projects and educate individuals and families on financial stability. “Many folks are dealing with financial instability right now,” says Gaylene Weidlich, WBCF Executive Director. “The local charities receiving […]