Mayor address job cuts while Union rallies
Mayor Sandy Bowman is out with a statement on the proposed alternative delivery options being explored by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) administration and council. Bowman says he has had many conversations regarding the proposal to outsource some municipal services. “Over the last several days, I’ve had the opportunity to have many conversations regarding the recent announcement that the Administration is exploring different ways of delivering some public…
Two candidates named in FMCSD by-election
The Fort McMurray Catholic School Division (FMCSD) has closed nominations for their upcoming by-election. Timothy Byron and Louis Eliott Pierre are both running for the position of Trustee with the FMCSD. A by-election is required under the Education Act due…
RCMP offer high-tech property protection to residents
A new initiative aimed at reducing crime is on its way to Fort McMurray, courtesy of the RCMP, and it won’t cost you a nickel. Police are offering residents a state-of-the-art forensic identification kit that allows people to mark their…
Fort McMurray International Airport continues to land awards
The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is landing more worldwide aclaim. Airports Council International (ACI) named YMM as the winner of four prestigious Air Service Quality awards. The airport clinched the titles of: Best North American airport serving under 2…
CUPE plans rally to protest potential job cuts
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is planning a rally on Tuesday. The union announced the rally in a letter to their members as well as on the social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter). The gathering is in…