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New Artists in Residence make their way to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

Jon TupperApr 22, 2024

Two new artists in residence are coming to our region. The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo is welcoming Dan Cardinal McCartney and Michelle Wilson as they spend the next three weeks immersed in the culture and environment of Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan. “We look forward to the knowledge that Dan and Michelle will share with Wood Buffalo through their residencies,” says ACWB Executive Director Liana Wheeldon. The Artist in…

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Police warn of tainted street drugs

Jon TupperApr 22, 20241 min read

Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning about tainted narcotics hitting the streets across the province. In February, Grand Prairie RCMP seized a large quantity of drugs linked to at least one overdose death. Health Canada later determined the drugs tested…

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Saprae Creek under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire

Jon TupperApr 21, 20243 min read

Update, 8:00 p.m. April 21: Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising the public not to operate drones in the vicinity of the wildfire. Police say drones have been seen flying in the area of the wildfire, grounding helicopters attempting to fight…

Alberta Environment issues Ice Advisory of Athabasca River

Jon TupperApr 18, 20241 min read

8:30 p.m. April 18, 2024: River breakup has started along parts of the Athabasca. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas observed the breakup occurring between the Pembina River and Crooked Rapids at noon on April 18th. They are issuing a River…

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Airport announces next artist in Digital Art Gallery

Jon TupperApr 15, 20242 min read

Fort McMurray International Airport is announcing the next artist to be featured in their Digital Art Gallery. Keyano College nursing student, Lynel Baguio, will be featuring his work titled “Unraveling the Mosaic: Puzzling the Pieces of Our Region” starting in…