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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to air nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up

Jon TupperSep 7, 2023

nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up -Supplied media The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is announcing the next documentary in the series “It’s Time to Read”. The film is called, “nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up”, and is directed by Tasha Hubbard. It is the story of Colten Boushie, who was shot dead in Saskatchewan in 2016, and his family’s pursuit of justice following the killer’s acquittal. Released in 2019, the…

Jane Peverett joins Suncor’s board of directors

Jane Peverett joins Suncor’s board of directors

Alex MacLeodSep 6, 20232 min read

Jane Peverett – Suncor Website Suncor Energy has announced changes to its board of directors following the retirement of Eira Thomas. Jane Peverett was appointed to the board on September 1, 2023, and will also serve as a member of…

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Fort McMurray Chamber announces business awards finalists

Jon TupperSep 6, 20232 min read

Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce -file image The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is releasing its list of finalists for the 2023 Chamber business awards. Held in October to mark the end of Small Business Week, the awards celebrate the…

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Local Gospel artist nominated for three national awards

Jon TupperSep 6, 20231 min read

Katie Williams. Image via https://katiewilliamsmusic.com/ A local Gospel music sensation is now up for three national awards. Katie Williams is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Worship song of the Year. The Gospel…

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Westwood student appointed to Minister’s Youth Council

Jon TupperSep 6, 20231 min read

Ved Bhowmik, Westwood Highschool -supplied media A Fort McMurray student is being appointed to the Minister of Education’s Youth Council for the 2023/24 school year. Ved Bhowmik, a Grade 11 student at Westwood High School, is one of 40 students…