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The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF) is announcing the recipients of their 2023 community grants. The foundation is awarding six local not-for-profit groups $211,000 to support community projects and educate individuals and families on financial stability. “Many folks are dealing with financial instability right now,” says Gaylene Weidlich, WBCF Executive Director. “The local charities receiving […]

What a bizarre Canadian moment.

Oct. 4, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Update: Wood Buffalo RCMP says that Allison Gail Bourque has been located safely. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the publics assistance in locating a missing woman in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. Police say 45-year-old Allison Gail Bourque was last seen on Sunday October 1 at the Northern Lights […]

Oct. 4, 2023, 3:45 p.m. Update: Wood Buffalo RCMP says that Destiny Anna Alook has been located safely. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the publics assistance in locating a missing woman in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. Police say 28-year-old Destiny Anna Alook was last seen on Sunday October 1 at the Northern Lights […]

With a new president at the helm, the new look board at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre (NAFC) is ready to get to work. Members of the association voted for a new president, and board at a meeting September 7th. Jessica Croucher has been elected to a one-year term as president. Other board members are: […]

The Government of Alberta is investing $6.9 million for facility upgrades at Keyano College. The funds will be going towards replacing and upgrading the HVAC equipment on campus, to ensure that students receive the skills and training they need while learning in a comfortable, safe and modern environment. “Investing in local communities encourages students to […]

A Fort McMurray resident is facing one count of second-degree murder following the death of a person in Timberlea. Matthew Thomas Cooper (39) is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of 43-year-old Norman Lineham, also from Fort McMurray. On the evening of September 21st, RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious […]

In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government is launching two awareness initiatives. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is unveiling a comprehensive map showing the location of Residential Schools in our province. Their hope is to draw attention to this painful history through a […]

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, along with Orange Shirt Day. The remembrance honours the children who never returned home as well as Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. On Thursday, the Municipality, along with the Athabasca Tribal Council, hosted a Community Gathering and Walk to recognize the occasion. The […]

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is calling on the federal government following a third-party investigation into the recent Kearl Lake incident. The report stated the AER followed procedures and responded properly however, ACFN disagrees. “The AER is not a serious, or internationally respected environmental regulator. It is captured by industry and overseen by a political class […]