Category Archives: News
Stepping Stones seeking donations to help beat the heat
The ongoing heatwave is putting stress on community organizations. Woods Homes, the agency that runs Stepping Stones Youth Services, says they are in desperate need of supplies for their clients. Bjor...
Jul 17, 2024
FireSmart Interpretive Trail opens in Thickwood
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has officially opened the FireSmart Interpretive Trail. The pathway showcases FireSmart practices in construction and landscaping, including interpreti...
Jul 16, 2024
Wildfires Continue to Grow
Updated July 12 2024 - 7:30pm The large cluster of fires near the Firebag River, known collectively as the Cattail Complex and managed under MCX002, remains a critical concern. Triggered by lightning ...
Jul 12, 2024
Smoke Plume Visible South of Fort McMurray
Alberta Wildfire Confirms Algar Fire Complex Origin Update: 9:20 p.m. July 11, 2024 Fire MWF-069, the largest fire within the Algar Wildfire Complex, has grown to 9,000 hectares in size; approximately...
Jul 11, 2024
Ukrainian community rallies after Russia attacks children's hospital
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo's Ukrainian community is calling on the world to take action after a deadly bombing this week in Kyiv. On Monday, missiles rained down on a children's hospital in the capita...
Jul 09, 2024
Algae advisory remains for Gregoire Lake
For residents looking to escape the heat by heading to Gregoire Lake, caution is still needed due to blue-green algae. Jack Pang, Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services North Zone, says...
Jul 09, 2024
NAABA brings acclaimed speaker to fall AGM
The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is bringing in a renowned speaker for their upcoming Annual General Meeting. Dr. Ken Coates will be the organization's guest and ...
Jul 08, 2024
Keyano to create Indigenous Student's Centre
Keyano College is building a new Indigenous Student Centre downtown. The new space will be located in what is currently the Syncrude Technology Centre on the Northeast side of their Clearwater Campus....
Jul 08, 2024
Fire near Suncor Firebag grows to over 12,000 hectares
The group of wildfires burning near the Firebag River, just kilometers from a Suncor oilsands site, is being renamed the "Cattail Complex" by Alberta Wildfire. Of the six fires comprising the Cattail ...
Jul 07, 2024
Hospital bed races return for 2024
The annual Hospital Bed Races are back for another year. The Northern Lights Health Foundation (NLHF) fundraiser will take place on Sept. 21, 2024, at Snye Point Park. The event features teams of four...
Jun 25, 2024
