New Drug Court Opens in Fort McMurray
A new drug treatment court is up and running in Fort McMurray. The court is the fifth of its kind outside of Edmonton and Calgary. The drug courts are…
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Arctic Winter Games Release Theme Song
The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games now has an official theme song. ‘Time To Shine’ is written and produced by local musicians, and is a celebra…
Extreme Cold Postpones Arctic Winter Games
Due to extremely cold temperatures in the RMWB, the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games is postponing some events today (Feb. 1). The biathlon and c…
Team Alaska Saved by Knights
The Alaskan female basketball team is wearing a new jersey for the Arctic Winter Games. The team misplaced their usual uniforms but found a way to bou…
Pandemic Takes Toll on Youth Mental Health, Study Shows
We are getting a glimpse into the toll the pandemic took on youth mental health in Canada. In a media release, Sun Life Canada says mental health drug…
Rare Green Comet Brightest This Week
A rare green comet will be at its brightest this week, and you may be able to see it if you get away from city lights. The comet, called C/2022 E3 (ZT…
AHS Renews Relationship With Native Friendship Centres
Alberta Health Services is renewing its partnership with the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre in Fort McMurray, along with 20 other such Friendship Centre…
This Week’s WMZ and Snow Clearing
Municipal crews are out clearing and removing snow this week. Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 are active from Monday to Friday and on-street parking …
Province Puts Brakes on Insurance Hikes
The Alberta Government is putting the brakes on increases to auto insurance premiums. The province is announcing a pause on any auto insurance rate hi…
Abacus Poll Provides Insight to Healthcare Concerns
The cost of living, inflation and healthcare are the top concerns for Canadians according to a poll by Abacus Data. The poll finds 70 per cent of Cana…