Category Archives: News
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Poised Again to Strike
UPDATED November 4, 7 p.m. --- Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Support Staff Set to Strike Nov. 13 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff with Fort McMurray's Public and Catholic school divisi...
Nov 04, 2024
Smith Returns From UCP AGM Unscathed
UCP Leader Danielle Smith Secures Strong Support from Party Members United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith returns to the legislature with a renewed mandate from party members. Th...
Nov 03, 2024
Winter Maintenance Zones in the RMWB Remain Relaxed
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZs) continue to operate under relaxed conditions this week, and residents may continue to park on their streets without restriction. While Fort...
Nov 03, 2024
Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Sexual Abuse Case That Shocked Fort McMurray
Content Warning: This news story contains details related to child sexual abuse that may be upsetting or triggering to some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- A Fo...
Nov 03, 2024
Stuff a Cruiser Event Raises Much Needed Donations
Wood Buffalo RCMP Celebrate "Stuff a Cruiser" Success, Collect Over 200 Pounds of Food for Charity Fort McMurray, AB - The Wood Buffalo RCMP and FreshCo marked a successful community food drive and BB...
Nov 01, 2024
Applications Open for Wood Buffalo Economic Development Board Amid Council Restructuring
Applications Open for New Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development Fort McMurray, AB- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is now accepting applications for the new board of...
Oct 31, 2024
Nov. 4 By-Election to Decide Ward 4's New RMWB Councillor
Ward 4 By-Election in RMWB Set for Monday, Results Expected November 8 Fort McMurray, AB -Residents in Ward 4 of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) are preparing to elect a new municipal...
Oct 31, 2024
Support Staff Vote on Dispute Inquiry Board's Offer, Strike Notice Possible
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Hold Vote as Possible Strike Looms Fort McMurray, AB-There are new developments in the potential strike by support staff with Fort McMurray's Catholic and Public Sch...
Oct 31, 2024
Arts Inc. Project Receives Major Boost from Local Business
Arts Hub Project in Fort McMurray Receives $50,000 Boost from Birch Mountain Enterprises FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo received a major contribution to its Arts Inc. project...
Oct 30, 2024
US Imports of Oilsands Reach Historic High
US Imports of Canadian Crude Reach Record High The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is making a significant impact on Canada's oil trade. The United States Energy Administration reported that crude o...
Oct 30, 2024