Fort McMurray

– This story contains some content that may be difficult for some readers. If you or anyone you know is struggling with an addiction or mental health crisis, you are encouraged to call the 24/7 Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Help Line at 1-866-332-2322. – The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is declaring a Regional State […]

I wanted to make an epic shiny video for our Battle of the Neighbourhoods Cup, and I think it worked. Congrats, Timberlea! We’ve got your celebratory BBQ this Saturday at the Syncrude Athletic Park from 12-2pm. Food for the first 400 people to show! Plus the trophy will be there for an epic photo op. […]

The Canadian Cancer Society is announcing the return of CIBC’s Run for the Cure. The event is Canada’s largest single-day, volunteer-led initiative in support of breast cancer. The run takes place in 53 communities across the country and raises funds for world-leading research along with support programs to help people facing breast cancer live longer, […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is announcing the next documentary in the series “It’s Time to Read”. The film is called, “nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up”, and is directed by Tasha Hubbard. It is the story of Colten Boushie, who was shot dead in Saskatchewan in 2016, and his family’s pursuit of justice […]

Suncor Energy has announced changes to its board of directors following the retirement of Eira Thomas. Jane Peverett was appointed to the board on September 1, 2023, and will also serve as a member of the audit committee and governance committee. Peverett has had a successful career spanning 25 years with such accomplishments as becoming […]

The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is releasing its list of finalists for the 2023 Chamber business awards. Held in October to mark the end of Small Business Week, the awards celebrate the accomplishments of local businesses in several categories and across a range of sectors. “The business community in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is […]

A local Gospel music sensation is now up for three national awards. Katie Williams is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Worship song of the Year. The Gospel Music Association of Canada has begun the first round of voting for their annual Covenant Awards celebrating Christian faith-based music. […]

Had this conversation last night, and it seems like most people are on team FirstName/LastName. What about you, how did you save your parent’s contact in your phone?

A Fort McMurray student is being appointed to the Minister of Education’s Youth Council for the 2023/24 school year. Ved Bhowmik, a Grade 11 student at Westwood High School, is one of 40 students to be named to the advisory group. Bhowmik, along with the other council members, will be sharing their experiences and providing […]

Keyano College and the Métis Nation of Alberta have partnered together to create a one-million-dollar Métis Education Fund. $500,000 was gifted to Keyano by the Métis Nation of Alberta’s Métis Education Foundation and the Rupertland Institute, which Keyano College matched to establish the one-million-dollar fund. The funding will be open to qualified Métis students to […]