Fort McMurray

Property owners can expect to see their municipal tax assessment in their mailbox soon. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) began mailing out the notices on February 20th. For the 2024 tax year, the property assessments are based on market values on July 1, 2023, and physical conditions of properties as of Dec. 31, […]

Amid budget talk of restrained spending and increased savings, the province is still making a major investment to improve children’s healthcare. Yesterday, Minister of Health, Adrianna LaGrange, announced Alberta will be making a $20 million investment in expanding Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital and making it a stand-alone facility. The hospital is already Canada’s second-largest pediatric […]

The latest Harvard Media online auction wraps up tomorrow evening! And there are still a ton of great deals to shop through. TAKE A LOOK! https://harvardmediaauctions.com/ A portion of proceeds from winner bids will support Kids Help Phone via Pink Shirt Day.

FIND THE LIVE STREAM HERE AT 11A MST WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28TH – https://www.youtube.com/@957CRUZFM  Our collective goal is to spread this message of solidarity to every corner of Canada. Together, we can make a difference. Remember, no one is alone in this fight against bullying. Pink Shirt Day, an annual event observed on the last Wednesday of February […]

An article from Consequence from last year (read here) reveals that, at least in the US, about half of people who buy vinyl records don’t actually own a record player. First reaction is: who cares? People can buy and collect pretty much whatever they feel like, and likewise support artists they like however they wish. […]

The Northern Lights Health Foundation is gearing up for this year’s Spring Fling. The annual event is scheduled for May 25, at the Shell Place Grand Ballroom. This year the Foundation intends to take guests on a whimsical journey as they explore the chapters of the Foundation’s history. Called The Chronicles of Impact, attendees will […]

For some reason!

Alberta’s government is providing 3.5 to support twenty anti-human trafficking community organizations in the province. Among the recipients of the support are the Wood Buffalo Wellness Society, Waypoints Wood Buffalo, and “Not In My City” which formed a partnership with the Fort McMurray International Airport to fight human trafficking. “Human trafficking is an unthinkable crime […]

As nations mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, local Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake joined world leaders in condemning Putin’s war. Goodridge said, “The world has witnessed the heroic struggle of the Ukrainian people as they fight against Putin’s illegal campaign of hatred and violence.” Russia invaded Ukraine on February […]

WE DID IT! And over $1100 was raised for CMHA – Wood Buffalo Region – in addition to all of the other people pushing for better mental health in our community. Hit some different locales for the final day of push-ups. Thanks for all the support!Donate here: https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraiser/stevereeve