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Praise is pouring in for Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) CEO Karla Buffalo following the news she is being honoured with the Alumni Innovator award from the University of Alberta. The Athabasca Tribal Council offered their congratulations to Buffalo on her recognition. In a media release, Board President of ATC and Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief […]

Westwood High School is launching a new national basketball program for young athletes. Westwood teacher and coach, Josh Owens is partnering with the Alberta Basketball Association to bring the Canada Basketball Academy to the school. The academy is designed to help players of all levels reach their potential as athletes and perhaps even earn a […]

Athabasca RCMP are investigating a residential fire that occurred last week. RCMP, Athabasca Fire, and Associated Ambulance responded to the fire on September 9, 2023, at 2:35 a.m. Multiple vehicles and the residence were on fire upon arrival. The family of seven, with the youngest being a one year old child, escaped the fire unharmed. […]

Council has voted to approve the redesignation of Centrefire Place from a Parks and Recreation District to a Direct Control Parks and Recreation District. The sign and building will not be moved but the land that Centrefire Place is on will be rezoned to allow third-party advertising. The amendment came because the Land Use Bylaw […]

Council has unanimously voted to approve the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The vision for the plan is quoted as “The Downtown is an all-seasons, accessible destination that showcases our people, our businesses, our services, and our amenities. Vibrant spaces, inviting storefronts, an accessible waterfront, and unique experiences will welcome residents and visitors to the […]

The National Police Federation (NPF) is calling for increased funding for Alberta’s RCMP. The request comes after a Provincial announcement of new measures to strengthen Alberta’s criminal justice system and better deal with repeat and violent offenders. The announcement by the government focuses largely on Edmonton and Calgary and the NPF notes it included no […]

The Prime Minister of Canada is making some changes in the senior ranks of the public service, including the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Jean-François Tremblay will be the new Deputy Minister of Environment Canada. He replaces Christine Hogan as the top civil servant for the agency. Tremblay […]

This year’s Communities in Bloom Symposium and awards are set to begin in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo at the end of this month. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)  is inviting everyone in the community to take part in the conference being held at Shell Place from September 27th to October 1st. Communities in […]

The Government of Alberta is investing 5 million dollars to support students with low-incidence disabilities. Low-incidence disabilities can be defined as individuals who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, deafblind, or individuals with complex communication needs. These disabilities affect around 7,500 students in Alberta, which is one per cent of the […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) along with Emergency Services and members of the public gathered at Fire Hall 5 yesterday. Together they shared a time of reflection and remembrance of Firefighters and Emergency workers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service is held every year on […]