Federal Court strikes down plastics classification
Single-use plastic straw. Image from Wikimedia Commons. It might be the last straw for the federal government’s prohibition of single-use plastics. On Thursday, a federal judge struck down the government’s categorization of plastic items as “toxic”, saying it was both irrational and unconstitutional. According to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the federal government is only authorized to enforce environmental regulations on substances explicitly designated as toxic. A federal judge concluded…
RCMP hosting career information night in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Wood Buffalo RCMP recruitment poster. Image supplied by Wood Buffalo RCMP If you’ve ever thought about a career in law enforcement, the RCMP would like to meet you. The Wood Buffalo detachment is hosting a career night at Keyano College…
Last chance at tickets for RCMP Regimental Ball
An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police standing guard on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. Image from Wiki Media Commons. Friday, November 17th is your last opportunity to purchase tickets for the RCMP Regimental Ball. The event will take…
RMWB to kick off holiday season December 2nd
Santa Claus Parade, December 2 The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting you to join in the celebration of this year’s holiday season at their Starry Night party and the Santa Claus Parade on December 2nd. The Municipal Council’s…
Panel issues report on Alberta’s COVID-19 response
Preston Manning. Image from Manning Centre c/o: Jake Wright – Flickr A panel examining Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is out with its final report. The Emergency Review Panel was convened by Premier Danielle Smith to review legislation and…