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Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association launching second annual Chopped competition

Jon TupperJan 18, 2024

Wood-Buffalo-Food-Bank-Association logo The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is seeking applications for its second annual “Chopped” competition. During this great gastronomic showdown, teams will go head-to-head turning ordinary ingredients into memorable meals. The competition aims to shed light on the power of creativity and highlight how even common ingredients can be used in uncommon ways. To enter the competition, applicants are asked to submit a video highlighting who they are, their…

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RRC and UA Local 488 partner at MacDonald Island Park.

Jon TupperJan 18, 20241 min read

The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo and UA Local 488 are once again teaming up in support of our community. The Union is partnering with MacDonald Island Park as the title sponsor of the center’s gymnasium.  “UA Local 488…

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Law enforcement disrupts Fort McMurray drug network

Jon TupperJan 17, 20242 min read

Drugs and cash seized in Project Flip. ALERT Supplied Image Alberta’s Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) has disrupted an alleged drug network operating in Fort McMurray and Edmonton. After a two-year-long investigation code-named Project Flip, ALERT arrested several individuals and…

La Loche winter road to open January 17

La Loche winter road to open January 17

Jon TupperJan 17, 20241 min read

Winter Road – RMWB Website The winter road to La Loche, Saskatchewan is set to open to light vehicles at noon on Wednesday, January 17th. Vehicles weighing less than 5,000 kilograms will be permitted on the road, with the load…

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RMWB provides $12 million in community grants

Jon TupperJan 16, 20241 min read

RMWB Jubilee Centre -image from Wikimedia Commons The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is writing some big cheques to support local community organizations. On January 6, the Community Investment Program Approval Committee (CIPAC) approved grants totaling more than $12…

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