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The Local Helicopter Emergency Response Organization (HERO) is gearing up for its annual fundraiser this spring. Called the M*A*S*H Bash, the event will pay tribute to the iconic medical comedy from the 1970s and 80s. The Local HERO Foundation aims to blend humour with a tribute to the history of medevacs and the lifesaving impact […]

Keyano College is welcoming a new E-Sports coordinator. Myra Davis will spearhead the Keyano Huskies E-sports squad, driving them toward even greater success in electronic gaming while overseeing operations at the SMG e-sports arena. With six years of experience at the semi-pro level and two years at the Tier-1 professional level, Davis brings a wealth […]

Groundhogs move over, meteorologists with The Weather Network have released their predictions for this spring. Across the Prairies, warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to dominate the season with a reduced risk for spring flooding due to a below-normal snowpack across the region. However, the temperature patterns are expected to be even more changeable than normal with […]

Canada’s energy sector is boosting upstream capital investments this year. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) forecasts the sector to invest $40.6 billion (CAD) this year, up approximately $700 million over 2023 levels. According to Lisa Baiton, President and CEO of CAPP, there is cautious optimism with current Canadian oil production at record levels […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is addressing the Premier’s recent statements regarding gender, parental rights, and diversity education. In a media release, FMPSD stated that they understand there may be concerns or questions following the Premier’s recent announcement, but nothing has changed in our operations or policies as a result of the Premier’s recent […]

Warm weather is bringing changes to the winter road to Fort Chipewyan as well as La Loche. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is reducing the daytime weight limit on the roads to no more than 5,000 kilograms to preserve the routes during the current warm spell. Only light passenger vehicles will be allowed […]

Saint Aidan’s Society is introducing new aging-in-place supports for older adults. The Age Well at Home project, funded in part by the Government of Canada, provides practical support to seniors living at home such as light housekeeping, meal prep, home, and yard maintenance, and other forms of aid. The project aims to provide the assistance […]