RMWB hands out Council’s Excellence Awards
Tayden Shott poses with Council’s Excellence Award for Youth. Image via https://www.rmwb.ca/en/mayor-council-and-administration/councils-excellence-awards.aspx It was a busy night for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on Friday as they presented the Council’s Excellence Awards to six residents of our region. The annual awards aim to recognize outstanding community members and residents by honoring them for their contributions to the Wood Buffalo region in 2023. The Citizen of the Year award was…
Report shows racism decreasing in Canada
Black History Month. Image courtesy of Heritage Canada: www.canada.com As Canadians mark Black History Month this February, a survey by KPMG shows progress in Canada’s efforts to combat racism. The study reveals ongoing advancements made by Canadian companies in creating…
Alberta opens office in Ottawa amid protests
Ottawa citizens organize protest while Premier Smith visits. Image shared across social media platforms Premier Danielle Smith is celebrating the opening of Alberta’s new office in our nation’s capital. The province says the new office will play a key role…
Controversy over Alberta’s new gender policy echoes across Canada
Pride More voices are being added to the growing chorus of groups opposing Alberta’s sweeping legislation surrounding gender identity, parental rights, and gender education. Pride YMM says the policies are “harmful and transphobic” and are calling for a collaborative, evidence-based…
Indigenous sports receives funding boost
Wahkohtowin Sports Circle Foundation. Image via Facebook The Wahkohtowin Sports Circle Foundation is receiving a major donation. Through the Telus Future Friendly Foundation, the organization is receiving a $20,000 check to help support Indigenous Youth in the Regional Municipality of…