Fort McMurray Cold Lake MP Demands Election Over Federal Carbon Tax, Citing Surge Food Bank Use
MP Laila Goodridge Calls for “Carbon Tax Election” Amid Rising Food Bank Use OTTAWA, Ontario — Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake, Laila Goodridge, called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold a “carbon tax election,” citing the financial burden of the federal carbon tax as a major driver of rising living costs. Goodridge made the appeal during Question Period on Monday, pointing to the significant increase in food…
Fort McKay Chief Faces Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assaults from 1970s and 1980s
Content Warning:The following story contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault and may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A civil lawsuit has been filed against Fort McKay First Nations Chief Raymond Powder, alleging sexual…
Trans Mountain Expansion “Worth the Cost,” CEO Tells Lawmakers
Trans Mountain Pipeline CEO Defends Expansion Costs, Highlights New Oil Markets The Trans Mountain Pipeline has opened new markets for Alberta crude, including the first shipment of Canadian oil to Alaska in over a decade. Earlier this month, nearly half…
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Fort McMurray Airport’s “Pumpkins and Planes” Event Raises Funds for United Way FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The United Way of Wood Buffalo (UWWB) received a lift to its fundraising efforts thanks to the Fort McMurray International Airport and its “Pumpkins…
RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old in Wood Buffalo
Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Teen FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating 14-year-old Nora Betschart, who has been missing since Monday, October 21. Police say they are concerned for…