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 School Divisions. Earlier this month the Province’s Dispute Inquiry Board made recommendations aimed at ending the contract stalemate. The Canadian Union of Provincial Employees (CUPE) representing support workers issued a letter rejecting the recommendations, however, the Alberta Labour Relations Board…
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 this week. Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) has donated $50,000…
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 oil imports from Canada reached an all-time high in July,…
Chamber of Commerce Awards Celebrate Business Excellence
Local Businesses Honored at Annual Fort McMurray Chamber Gala FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Over 300 people gathered at Keyano Theatre last weekend for the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce annual Business Awards Gala. During the celebration of local enterprise,16 awards were…
Free Drop-In Prenatal Fair Happening Saturday
Health fair offers pregnancy and early childhood information. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Alberta Health Services (AHS) is hosting a free prenatal information fair for expectant parents on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Health Services clinic located…