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RMWB seeking applications for boards and committees

Jon TupperSep 3, 2024

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking residents to serve on Council-appointed boards and committees. The RMWB has over 70 vacancies to fill across 18 different boards. Applications are open for positions on a range of boards and committees, including the Advisory Committee on Aging, the Assessment Review Board, and the Combative Sports Commission. Other opportunities are available with Communities in Bloom, the Community Identification…

RCMP Plan Indigenous Recruitment and More Cyber-Crime Enforcement

Jon TupperAug 29, 20241 min read

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are gearing up for more service calls, shifting demographics, and new technology. Canada’s national police force has released a three-year strategic plan, titled “The Next Chapter, 2024-27.” The plan focuses on recruiting and retaining…

CUPE Calls for Public Support in Labour Dispute with Public and Catholic School Boards as Strike Vote Looms

Jon TupperAug 28, 20242 min read

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking public support in its labor dispute with local school boards. On Tuesday, CUPE launched websites urging the public to advocate for school support workers represented by Locals…

Arts INC hub envisioned for downtown Fort McMurray. Image via https://artsinc.ca/

Fort McMurray’s Arts Hub Nears Reality—But Support Needed

Jon TupperAug 27, 20241 min read

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The design of Fort McMurray’s much-anticipated Arts Inc. creative hub downtown has been finalized, marking a significant milestone in the project. GEC Architecture completed the design for the Arts Inc. space, which will transform the old…

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Fort McMurray Schools to Stay Open Despite Possible Support Staff Strike

Jon TupperAug 26, 20241 min read

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Classes will continue even if support staff go on strike, according to a joint statement from the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic school districts. The districts assured parents that schools will remain open even if support…

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