Council Traveling To Ottawa Advocating For Frontier Project
Members of Wood Buffalo council are headed to Ottawa next week to lobby for Teck Resources’ Frontier project. The proposed oilsands, which would be lo…
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Three Fort McMurray Residents Dead After Vehicle Collision Near Grassland
A car accident near Grassland is claiming the lives of three Fort McMurray residents. Boyle RCMP responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 55 …
Hub Family Centre Closing Downtown Location, Still Operating in Wood Buffalo
The Hub Family Resource Centre is closing its downtown location. The non-profit will continue to operate in Wood Buffalo at their Timberlea spot. The …
Council Votes Unanimously To Tackle Rural Homelessness And Housing Stability
A survey and estimate report are giving council better insight into the homelessness situation in our rural communities. Council voted unanimously on …
‘Birchwood For Ben’ Raises $5.7K For Mental Health Programs
One man’s plan to walk the Birchwood Trails is helping raise funds for mental health programs across Wood Buffalo. Julio Florez was able to collect ar…
Woman With Ties To Wood Buffalo Named One of Canada’s Most Influential Women
A woman with ties to Fort Chipewyan is being named one of Canada’s most influential women. Teara Fraser, the CEO and Founder of Iskwew Air, was named …
Poor Driving Conditions on Highway 63 Around Grassland
You’re being reminded to be extra careful if you plan on traveling south on Highway 63. Heavy blowing snow, low visibility, and icy conditions are cur…
Willow Lake Métis Nation Supporting Proposed Frontier Oilsands Project
Another local Indigenous group is backing Teck Resources’ Frontier project. The Willow Lake Mtis Nation is backing the proposed project which would be…
Lots Of Optimism In Housing Market Entering 2020
The housing market is kicking off 2020 with a bang. That’s according to the Fort McMurray REALTORS January report, which showed 51 properties sold las…
Huskies Settle For Split In Battle For North Division
It was a rollercoaster weekend for the Keyano Huskies men’s volleyball squad. The Husky men played host to NAIT Ooks over the weekend – with first pla…