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Year-round roads may be needed to connect northern Indigenous communities. Indigenous Services Canada says they are concerned about this year’s challenging season for the nation’s winter roads. Unusual weather has caused periodic and premature closures of roads which bring essential supplies to remote and Indigenous communities, including Fort Chipewyan. Road limits have had to occasionally […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is activating Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) 1 and 2. From February 19 – 23rd crews will be conducting winter maintenance in subzones one and two, and on-street parking restrictions will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during each designated day for winter maintenance. The Municipality […]

Opposition to Alberta’s proposed Transgender, parental rights, and gender education policies continues. A coalition of 36 academics, including law professors, legal researchers, and staff from Alberta’s top universities, are calling upon the province to reassess recent policies concerning transgender youth. In an open letter sent to the Premier, the group says they believe the proposed […]

Canada’s construction industry is demanding clarity from the Government of Canada on future investment in new road infrastructure after comments made earlier this week by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Speaking in Montreal on Monday, Guilbeault said the Feds will not invest any more money in road infrastructure. While Guilbeault explained that support to provinces for maintenance […]

Conklin Métis Community is announcing seven new business partnerships to spur its economic growth. The hamlet located approximately 150 kilometers south of Fort McMurray has grappled with housing shortages and limited economic opportunities despite its proximity to the oil sands. The Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee unveiled seven new business partnerships which it believes will […]

The Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton is cutting Operating Rooms this month. The hospital which also serves children throughout Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is cutting a total of 42 operating rooms in February due to planned staff and physician vacations. Harvard Media News reached out to the Minister of Health, Adrianna LaGrange for comment on […]

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is continuing its investigation into a helicopter crash near Fort Chipewyan on Monday. According to the TSB, a helicopter operated by Hanley Heli Service was conducting aerial survey work in the western Lake Athabasca area. The TSB says there was an abrupt change in weather that brought low visibility to […]

Canadians won’t find a Climate Action Incentive Payment coming into their bank account from the Federal Government anymore. The quarterly rebate payments delivered to every tax-filing adult household are being rebranded and will now be called the “Canada Carbon Rebate.” Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said he hopes the rebranding will make it easier for Canadians […]

The RCMP is investigating reports of spiked drinks. New reports of spiked drinks are being investigated by both the General Investigation Section and the Specialized Investigation Unit of the Wood Buffalo RCMP. The incidents occurred at establishments within Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The police are reminding everyone to never leave drinks unattended, and if they […]

The Catholic School District is calling a byelection to fill the opening on left on their board. Jonathan Higdon resigned as Trustee in November of last year. The controversial Trustee raised eyebrows last summer after posting social media comments some members of the LGBTQSA community found upsetting. The voting will take place on April 8th. […]