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Fort McMurray man arrested following firearm investigation

Fort McMurray man arrested following firearm investigation

Alex MacLeodSep 8, 2023

Guns and Ammunition Seized – ALERT News Release Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has arrested a Fort McMurray man on firearm offences. ALERT Fort McMurray’s organized crime team became aware of a firearm registered to the Fort McMurray man that was allegedly used in a kidnapping in British Columbia in April 2023. The crime team does not believe the man was directly involved in the kidnapping but began investigating…

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Fort McMurray Catholic School’s robotics program ready for a busy year

Jon TupperSep 8, 20232 min read

VEX Robotics Over-Under -web image The Catholic School Division’s robotics teams are gearing up for another exciting season. Building on the success of last year which included two teams making the trip to the VEX World Championships in Robotics, the…

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Canadian Cancer Survivors Network urge adoption of Federal cancer strategy

Jon TupperSep 8, 20232 min read

RMWB Fire Truck -file photo The Canadian Cancer Survivors Network (CCSN) is urging Governments across the country to begin implementing a new cancer strategy for firefighters. The Federal government recently proclaimed the “National Framework for Cancers linked to Firefighting Act”…

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Keyano College to host Ukraine cultural celebration

Jon TupperSep 8, 20232 min read

Painting by Nataliia Slobodianiuk. -Keyano Media release Keyano College is celebrating Ukrainian Heritage Day on September 7, 2023. The school is honouring the day as a way to allow students and staff to fete the contributions of Ukrainians across Canada.…

Athabasca Tribal Council declares state of emergency due to mental health and addiction crisis

Athabasca Tribal Council declares state of emergency due to mental health and addiction crisis

Alex MacLeodSep 7, 20234 min read

Athabasca Tribal Council addresses Mental Health and Addiction Crisis with Regional State of Emergency – Alex MacLeod – This story contains some content that may be difficult for some readers. If you or anyone you know is struggling with an…