Fire crews share safety tips for Fire Prevention Week
Canada Day Fire Truck 3 Regional Emergency Crews are out in the community this week to share important fire safety tips. Fire Prevention Week in Canada runs from October 8th to 14th, and it is an opportunity to share small but important actions you can take to help prevent fires. This year’s theme is “Cooking Safely Starts with You.” Fire Marshal Nick Brenner says cooking is one of the leading…
Fort McMurray Community Health receives national award
Fort McMurray Public Health team members Melissa Crozier, left, Kathi Lee Volk and Danelle Mandeville show their Baby-Friendly designation plaque. -image via AHS media release Fort McMurray’s Community Health Services is receiving a national award for supporting mothers and newborns.…
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to experience partial solar eclipse
Partial eclipse over Andrew Lake, Alberta. June 10, 2021. Photo by Jon Tupper Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo will be in the path of a partial solar eclipse this weekend. The annular solar eclipse will occur on Saturday, October 14th, starting…
RMWB prepares for winter maintenance
WMZ The RMWB is preparing its winter maintenance program ahead of the first big snowfall. Roads within the RMWB are sectioned into certain routes and the Winter Maintenance Zone program. Major roads, school zones, and steep hills are prioritized after…
Poverty Reduction Plan to be discussed by RMWB
Homeless Council has voted to approve a presentation to present a Poverty Reduction Plan for the RMWB. Councillor Funky Banjoko brought the motion forward at the Sept. 12 council meeting and discussions took place at the Oct. 10 meeting. Councillor…