Alberta Seeks More Federal Support for Jasper Recovery After Wildfire Devastation
Alberta Urges Federal Government to Waive Cost-Share Formula for Jasper Recovery Alberta is calling on the federal government to waive the cost-sharing formula in the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) for Jasper’s recovery efforts. This request follows criticism of the federal response to a recent wildfire that destroyed nearly 30 per cent of the town. The province is seeking additional funding beyond what is outlined in the existing accord. Alberta…
Rare Solar Storm Set to Light Up Skies Across Canada and U.S
An extreme geomagnetic storm is expected to produce Northern Lights visible across Canada and the U.S. the evening of Oct. 10 and into the morning of Oct. 11. On Oct. 8, scientists observed an intense coronal mass ejection (CME) from…
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Awards Scholarships to Local STEM Students
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Two university students from Fort McMurray have been awarded the 2024 Finning Canada STEM Awards through Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta. Agametochi Okoro and Hannah Nolan each received a $3,500 scholarship to support their careers in science,…
Three Candidates in Race for RMWB Ward 4 By-Election
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Nominations have closed, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is out with the official candidates for the upcoming Ward 4 by-election. Three residents are on the ballot, Nina Caines, Stella Lavallee, and Chad Shkopitch. They…