Four Local Organizations Splitting $3.9M For Homeless Initiatives
Four local organizations are getting funds to help the homeless population. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved allocating funds f…
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Second Case of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray, Province Launching New Enforcement Measures
A second case of COVID-19 is being confirmed in Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 61…
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Closing For Season
The Fort Chipewyan Winter road will close for the season on March 26 at noon. Motorists will no longer be able to access the road afterward and the ga…
30-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries In Timberlea Shooting
A 30-year-old man who was shot in Timberlea has died from his injuries. On March 15, around 6:30 a.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to an apartment c…
Municipality Deferring Utility Payments, Suspending Plastic Bag Ban
You’re getting the opportunity to defer your utility payments. Wood Buffalo council approved on Tuesday deferring these fees until July and waiving pe…
Feds Providing Aid Package For People Who’ve Lost Income From COVID-19
A new aid package is being provided to people who lose their income during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government announced on Wednesday anyone…
Mayor Scott Wanting Non-Essential Services Shut Down And ‘Shelter in Place’ Protocol Set Up For Residents
Mayor Don Scott is looking to shut down non-essential services and have residents stay at home, if able, to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. He brou…
Second Death From COVID-19 in Alberta, 57 New Cases in Province
COVID-19 is claiming another life in Alberta. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday a Calgary woman in he…
Centre of Hope Moving Operations To Marshall House Property
The Centre of Hope is moving its daytime drop-in centre to the Marshall House property. The non-profit is looking to move its entire operations to the…
Suncor Drops 2020 Budget by $1.5B
Suncor Energy is massively cutting its 2020 budget due to COVID-19. The oil company announced on Monday they were reducing their capital program by $1…