Scott: Next Federal Government Needs To Do More For RMWB
Whoever becomes the next federal government can expect a call early on from the RMWB. Mayor Don Scott is hoping to see the next government become a ch…
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Province’s ‘War Room’ Promoting Oilsands Changes Name, Operational By End of Year
The Government of Alberta is one step closer to getting their ‘war room’ up and running. Energy Minister Sonya Savage announced on Wednesday they’ve s…
Opponents Condemn Recent Acts Of Vandalism At Liberal Campaign Office
A pair of Fort McMurray-Cold Lake candidates are condemning the recent hateful rhetoric directed at the Liberal party’s Maggie Farrington. Last week, …
Free Transit Being Provided For Voters On Election Day
The RMWB is providing free transit for voters on election night. The free ridership will be in effect on all routes for the entire day – not just duri…
RMWB To Conduct Municipal Census For 2020
The RMWB is planning another municipal census for 2020. Following a census that was conducted last year – the municipality found that the population i…
Province Helping Indigenous Groups Invest in Energy Projects
The provincial government is aiming to make it easier for Indigenous groups to invest in energy projects. Premier Jason Kenney introduced Bill 14, the…
Municipality Providing $131K For Rogers Hometown Hockey
Wood Buffalo council is setting aside over $131,000 to ensure the community will host Rogers Hometown Hockey. The two-day event will be coming to the …
Cancer Support Group Being Offered Locally
Cancer survivors and people suffering from the disease are being provided a safe space to share their thoughts. Sisters in Cancer, a new support group…
Industry Divestment By Norway Leads To Slight Blow For Canadian Oil Companies
A slight divestment is being made in Canadian Oil companies due to Norway’s public pension fund. The fund, known as KLP (Kommunal Landspensjonskasse),…
Council Looking Into Next Steps For Proposed Fort McKay Community Centre
A proposed Fort McKay Community Centre is another step closer to reality. On Tuesday, council heard a presentation regarding a proposed facility – to …