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Thickwood Heights School’s Pen Pal Program Enhances Student Writing Skills Fort McMurray,– Thickwood Heights Public School has launched a highly successful Pen Pal Program aimed at improving student writing skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated in 2023 by parents Amanda Dafoe and Dr. Ryan Cox, the program connects students with pen pals […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Teen Fort McMurray, AB — The Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Shyla Herman-Morton, 14, was last seen earlier today in downtown Fort McMurray, and police are concerned for her well-being. Herman-Morton is described as having black hair, […]

Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre Appoints New Board Following AGM Vote Fort McMurray, AB— The Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre has appointed a new board of directors following a membership vote at the 2024 Annual General Meeting held on September 23. Katalin Loutitt is the new President, with Kayla Aikins serving as Vice President, Joelle Erskine as […]

Inquiry Boards Prepare Reports After Talks Fail to Resolve School Division Labor Disputes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Dispute Inquiry Boards are preparing reports for Alberta’s Ministry of Labour after talks aimed at resolving labor disputes between support workers and both Catholic and Public school divisions failed this week. On Tuesday, an inquiry board met with […]

Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, is vocally opposing comments made by federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson regarding the future of the oil and gas sector in Canada. Earlier this week, Wilkinson stated that oil production is expected to peak in 2024 and suggested that the oil and gas market is on […]

The Alberta government is introducing changes to the Police Act aimed at ensuring communities have a greater say in how they are policed by the RCMP. Amendments to the Act will establish mandatory civilian governance bodies for RCMP detachments serving communities with populations over 15,000. The new governance bodies will be responsible for overseeing RCMP […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Parker and Cruze Flett, founders of the Wahkohtowin Sports Circle, have launched their 2024 Game Changer Campaign to support Indigenous youth in Wood Buffalo. Formerly known as The Fort Mac Hockey Bros, the brothers aim to provide new sports gear and opportunities for rural Indigenous children to participate in any sport […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — RCMP in Fort McMurray are asking for the public’s help in locating Darwin James Schmidt, a 48-year-old man reported missing on September 23, 2024. Schmidt was last seen at his residence in the Timberlea area on September 19, 2024. He was confirmed to have been seen in downtown Fort McMurray at […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — RCMP in Wood Buffalo are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 46-year-old man. Michael Stanley Hammond, a resident of the region, was last seen in Fort McMurray on July 27 and is believed to have last communicated with friends on Aug. 15. Hammond is described as 5 feet 10 […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta  — Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo is calling the recent SMS Wine Auction as a major success, raising over $135,000 to support youth mentoring programs in the community. Held at the Grand Ballroom at Shell Place, the annual fall event featured wine and scotch tastings, dueling pianos, and a curated selection […]