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Youth Mentorship in Focus as Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo Appoints New Executive Director

Jon TupperOct 17, 2024

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo Appoints New Executive Director FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo (BBBSWB) is announcing the appointment of Hanna Fridhed-Campbell as its new Executive Director, succeeding Julie Penney. While Penny resigned from the role in August, she continued to lead BBBSWB while the board searched for her replacement. Fridhed-Campbell is no stranger to the non-profit sector in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.…

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Fort McMurray School Workers Reject DIB Recommendations, Strike Possible

Jon TupperOct 16, 20244 min read

Fort McMurray School Support Workers Poised for Strike After Rejecting Wage Offer FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff at Fort McMurray’s public and Catholic school divisions may soon be back on the picket lines after rejecting proposals from the provincial…

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Singh Calls for Emergency Meeting Over Alleged Indian Involvement in Crimes on Canadian Soil

Jon TupperOct 15, 20241 min read

Singh Calls for Emergency Meeting Over Alleged Indian Links to Violence in Canada Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling for an emergency meeting of Parliament’s public safety committee. This comes after the RCMP announced links between agents of the…

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Alberta Fights Federal Emissions Cap with $7 Million Campaign

Jon TupperOct 15, 20242 min read

Alberta Launches $7 Million Campaign to Fight Federal Emissions Cap Alberta is stepping up its fight against the federal government’s proposed emissions cap for the oil and gas sector with a new $7 million advertising and social media campaign. Dubbed…

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Province Creates New Agency for Primary Care

Jon TupperOct 15, 20242 min read

Alberta Launches New Agency to Improve Primary Care Access Alberta is revamping its healthcare system with the creation of a new agency focused on primary care. On Tuesday, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the creation of Primary Care Alberta, a…

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