Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan approved by Council
Aerial Shot Fort McMurray Council has unanimously voted to approve the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The vision for the plan is quoted as “The Downtown is an all-seasons, accessible destination that showcases our people, our businesses, our services, and our amenities. Vibrant spaces, inviting storefronts, an accessible waterfront, and unique experiences will welcome residents and visitors to the Downtown in a safe and memorable environment.” The five policy categories…
National Police Federation calls for more RCMP funding
RCMP Vehicle The National Police Federation (NPF) is calling for increased funding for Alberta’s RCMP. The request comes after a Provincial announcement of new measures to strengthen Alberta’s criminal justice system and better deal with repeat and violent offenders. The…
Trudeau names new Deputy Minister for Environment and Climate Change
Jean-François Tremblay – Government provided file photo The Prime Minister of Canada is making some changes in the senior ranks of the public service, including the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Jean-François Tremblay…
Public invited to Communities In Bloom Symposium
Northern Blooms, RMWB logo -web media This year’s Communities in Bloom Symposium and awards are set to begin in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo at the end of this month. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is inviting everyone in…
Alberta government invests $5 million to support students with disabilities
Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash The Government of Alberta is investing 5 million dollars to support students with low-incidence disabilities. Low-incidence disabilities can be defined as individuals who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, deafblind, or…