Dancing Ghost and Pumpkin Spread Halloween Safety Advice on Social Media
RMWB Promotes Halloween Safety with Fun Social Media Campaign The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is spreading safe Halloween tips through a humorous social media video featuring a dancing ghost and a pumpkin-headed municipal employee. Set to catchy, spooktacular music, the playful characters remind children to wear bright, high-visibility clothing and carry glow sticks or stickers to ensure they’re easily seen in the dark. The ghost, dressed in a…
Fort McMurray Photographers Capture Prestigious Awards at National Conference
Fort McMurray Photographers Recognized at National Conference Two photographers from Fort McMurray were honoured with awards this week at the Professional Photographers of Canada’s “Light Matters” conference in Calgary. Sarah Fresz took home the Best-in-Class trophy for a wedding photo,…
Alberta Initiates Second Carbon Tax Challenge, Citing Regional Exemption
Alberta Challenges Federal Carbon Tax in Court Over Heating Oil Exemption The government of Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over the national carbon tax. While the province’s first challenge to the tax was unsuccessful, Alberta…
Snow Angels Program Launched to Assist Residents This Winter
RMWB Launches Snow Angels Volunteer Program for Winter 2024-2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking volunteers for its Snow Angels program. The campaign pairs community members with volunteers to clear driveways and sidewalks for…
UCP Government Tables Amendments to Alberta Bill of Rights
Alberta Premier Proposes Expansive Amendments to Provincial Bill of Rights EDMONTON, Alberta— The UCP government has tabled Bill-24, which proposes several amendments to Alberta’s Bill of Rights. The government says the revisions aim to broaden personal freedoms and expand the…