Alberta Invests $2.5M to Boost Jasper Tourism After Wildfire
Millions Pledged for Jasper’s Tourism Recovery Hoping to help revive Jasper’s tourism industry following this summer’s devastating wildfire, the Alberta government is pledging $2.5 million to boost tourism and help operators ready for the fall and winter seasons. Travel Alberta, the province’s destination management corporation, is providing the funding. The crown corporation hopes to help businesses expand their offerings and attract visitors back to the fire-ravaged national park. Jon Mamela, Chief…
BC’s Election Cliffhanger: Final Outcome Hinges on Outstanding Ballots
BC Election Results Leave Outcome Unclear and Recounts Certain The results of British Columbia’s provincial election are too close to call, in what may go down as the closest election in Canadian history. Preliminary vote counts are showing a razor-thin…
Fort McMurray Wildfires Under Control as Season Nears End
Fort McMurray Wildfires Under Control as Season Nears End Crews with Alberta Wildfire have successfully brought all blazes burning in the Fort McMurray Forest Area under control. Currently, there are just eight active fires remaining. The region experienced 101 wildfires…
Edmonton Public School Support Staff Concerned Over Intervention After Approving Strike Mandate
Edmonton School Support Workers Vote to Strike Amid Wage Concerns Support staff with Edmonton Public Schools have overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action. CUPE Local 3550 representing the support staff says the vote was 97 per cent in favour…
Youth Mentorship in Focus as Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo Appoints New Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo Appoints New Executive Director FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo (BBBSWB) is announcing the appointment of Hanna Fridhed-Campbell as its new Executive Director, succeeding Julie Penney. While Penny resigned…