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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 a more favorable workplace for Black employees. The study reveals 83 per cent of Black Canadians say their employer has made progress on their […]

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 approach to protect trans and gender-diverse youth. In a media release, they say they are urging […]

Indigenous Tourism is growing in Canada and Alberta is leading the pack. Yesterday over 100 people gathered at Mac Island as part of a conference put on by Indigenous Tourism Alberta. The symposium is one of three gatherings in Alberta to discuss and help spur development in a growing industry that contributes to 166 million […]

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 firmly believes that our strength emanates from our community,” says Rob  Mckay, Business Manager of […]

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 limit expected to increase as soon as it becomes safe. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) says vehicles heavier […]

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 seized numerous drugs including over two kilograms of cocaine, nearly $30 thousand in cash, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and illicit Xanax. Arrests […]

WinterPLAY organizers are seeking volunteer support from local community organizations and groups. The celebration of winter is also seeking vendors to provide food during the  10-day festival at the Snye. WinterPLAY runs from February 23 to March 3.   Community organizations and social profits looking to raise funds are eligible to apply for general event […]

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 million for local non-profit organizations, individuals, and athletes. The funds come from the July 2023 decision where the RMWB Council delegated grant […]

Some new details have been released, after a six year old girl was struck by a car, and is now in a coma in an Edmonton hospital. On December 29th six year old “Kaia” was hit by a vehicle in Fort McMurray. She was airlifted to Edmonton with serious brain injuries where she remains in […]

Concerns over contaminated cantaloupes are causing a Canadian class action lawsuit. In November Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the U.S. FDA, and other health authorities recalled Malichita and Rudy-brand cantaloupes due to contamination with Salmonella. On December 22nd, Health Canada announced there have been 164 laboratory confirmed cases of Salmonella with 61 hospitalizations, […]