Alberta continues to invest in apprenticeships
Oil workers. Image from Wiki Media Commons The Government of Alberta is making another major investment in skilled trades. The province is contributing over $12.4 million to create an additional 2,000 apprenticeship spaces to help meet future labour demands. This funding builds on the previous $15 million, three year investment for 1,000 apprenticeship spaces announced earlier this year. The Government says this funding is intended to help meet the growing…
Metis Nation of Alberta moves closer to self-government
Metis Nation of Alberta Logo from https://albertametis.com/ The Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is taking another step towards self-governing. In a province-wide vote held from September 13-19, 2023, members of the Metis Nation within Alberta elected a new President and…
Photo radar for week of September 25th
Photo radar vehicle RMWB Bylaw Services is out with their list of Photo Radar locations for the week of September 25th. Motorists can look for Automated Traffic Enforcement to set up near the following locations: Brett Drive Callen Drive near…
Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo announces new leadership
Julie Penney, image provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo (BBBS Wood Buffalo) is announcing Julie Penney as their new Executive Director (ED). Penney takes over the role from outgoing ED…
RCMP investigating Tundra Drive death on Sunday as a homicide
Official RCMP Crest. Image from Wiki Commons Wood Buffalo RCMP along with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating the suspicious death of a man in Fort McMurray. In the early hours of Sunday, September 24th, Wood Buffalo RCMP…