New study exposes alarming discrepancy: Air quality emissions from Alberta oil sands significantly higher
Athabasca oil sands deposit map. Image via Wikimedia -CC license. A new study published in the Academic Journal “Science” says air quality emissions from the oil sands are being highly underestimated by industry. The paper, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, reports aircraft measurements of emissions from the Alberta oilsands are up to 6,300 per cent higher than previously thought. Unlike…
Fort McKay Métis Nation Association issues notice of election
Fort McKay Metis Logo via Letterhead The Fort McKay Métis Nation Association is holding an election for the offices of President and Vice President. In an Election Notice issued by the Fort McKay Métis Nation Association, voting day is set…
Keyano unveils state-of-the-art Esports arena
Keyano College is celebrating the opening of its SMG Esports Arena. The first-of-its-kind facility in Alberta is the permanent home of the Keyano Huskies E-sports team and regional hub for electronic sports. The arena boasts 26 state-of-the-art computers, three console…
Alberta aims to reduce use of tobacco and vaping products
Tobacco Packaging Examples. -Health Canada supplied media The Government of Alberta is announcing a new Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy during National Non-smoking Week. The government says more than one in three youths now use vaping products, a significant increase…
FuseSocial accepting nominations for Heart of Wood Buffalo awards
Heart of Wood Buffalo Awards -Supplied media Nominations are now open for FuseSocial’s Heart of Wood Buffalo Awards. The awards honor the achievements of leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, and organizations, who make Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo such a tremendous place to…