Leaders reflect on two years of war in Ukraine
As nations mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, local Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake joined world leaders in condemning Putin’s war. Goodridge said, “The world has witnessed the heroic struggle of the Ukrainian people as they fight against Putin’s illegal campaign of hatred and violence.” Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Since that time, Russia has occupied approximately 161,000 square kilometers of Ukraine’s territory,…
Winter Maintenance Zones relaxed.
RMWB Snow plows at work. Aerial photo from rwmb.ca With last week’s warmer weather and little to no snow, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is relaxing all winter maintenance zones from February 26 to March 1. There are…
Police seek additional victims after child-luring and pornography arrest
The following news story contains content some readers may find disturbing or triggering. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is investigating the possibility of additional victims after arresting a youth worker with sexual offenses involving children. ALERT’s Internet Child…
FMPSD responds to Premier’s proposed gender and parental rights policy
Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is addressing the Premier’s recent statements regarding gender, parental rights, and diversity education. In a media release, FMPSD stated that they understand there may be concerns or questions following the Premier’s recent announcement, but…
Annual WinterPLAY brings new entertainment
Barbegazi coming to Fort McMurray. Image via https://barbegazi.tribu.co/fort-mcmurray/ The annual WinterPLAY celebrations kick off tonight at 5 p.m. The annual festival runs from February 23 to March 3 and features a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy with your family,…