Mayor Sandy Bowman Receives First Poppy as Annual Campaign Begins
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta—The Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign is underway. The local drive kicked off on Friday at Fort McMurray’s Legion Branch 165 in Waterways, where Legion President Michael Gray pinned the first poppy for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo on Mayor Sandy Bowman. At the traditional pinning, Mayor Bowman spoke of his appreciation for everything our veterans have done, as well as those who continue to serve our country…
Third-Party Contractor Charged in 2023 Fatal Fall at Mildred Lake Site
Contractor Facing Charges in 2023 Worker Death at Mildred Lake FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Pacific Rim Industrial faces charges under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of a worker at Syncrude’s Mildred Lake site in June 2023. The…
Suspect Arrested After Four-Day Manhunt in Northern Alberta
Manhunt in Lac La Biche Area Ends with Arrest of Armed Suspect LAC LA BICHE, Alberta — A four-day manhunt in the Lac La Biche area ended Sunday with the arrest of Peter Hamelin near Beaver Lake, Alberta. The search…
Latest Updates on School Support Staff Labour Dispute
Support Staff Strike Action at Fort McMurray Schools Could Begin Next Week FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff in Fort McMurray’s Catholic and Public School divisions could go on strike as early as next week. CUPE representatives said Sunday that the…
Alberta Unemployment Second Highest in Canada
Alberta Sees Spike in Employment Insurance Claims Amid Rising Unemployment Unemployment in Alberta rose in August, with the province recording one of the highest rates of joblessness in Canada. Recent data from Statistics Canada shows the unemployment rate in Alberta…