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Pride YMM: Proposed Alberta Laws Threaten the Safety of Trans Youth

Pride YMM: Proposed Alberta Laws Threaten the Safety of Trans Youth

Nov 4, 2024 | 8:28pm
Pride YMM Condemns Alberta’s Proposed Legislation on Trans Youth as Harmful and Unconstitutional FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Pride YMM is speaking out against proposed legislation by Alberta’s government regarding transgender youth, claiming the measures will harm vulnerable children and violate their rights. Bills 26 and 27, introduced by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party, would […]
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Poised Again to Strike

Fort McMurray School Support Staff Poised Again to Strike

Nov 4, 2024 | 4:33pm
UPDATED November 4, 7 p.m. — Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Support Staff Set to Strike Nov. 13 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff with Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school divisions are set to strike on Nov. 13 after overwhelmingly voting to reject recommendations from Alberta’s Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB). The Alberta Labour Relations […]
Smith Returns From UCP AGM Unscathed

Smith Returns From UCP AGM Unscathed

Nov 4, 2024 | 6:16am
UCP Leader Danielle Smith Secures Strong Support from Party Members United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith returns to the legislature with a renewed mandate from party members.  The UCP held their annual general meeting in Red Deer this past weekend where members discussed policy, party direction, and held a review of Smith’s leadership. Over […]
Winter Maintenance Zones in the RMWB Remain Relaxed

Winter Maintenance Zones in the RMWB Remain Relaxed

Nov 3, 2024 | 5:48pm
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZs) continue to operate under relaxed conditions this week, and residents may continue to park on their streets without restriction. While Fort McMurray experienced a dump of snow on Sunday, warmer temperatures are melting much of what fell. The Municipality has not yet activated the WMZs, meaning residents are free […]
Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Sexual Abuse Case That Shocked Fort McMurray

Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Sexual Abuse Case That Shocked Fort McMurray

Nov 3, 2024 | 5:29pm
Content Warning: This news story contains details related to child sexual abuse that may be upsetting or triggering to some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A Fort McMurray woman has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison for crimes related to child sexual abuse and child pornography that shocked the […]
Stuff a Cruiser Event Raises Much Needed Donations
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Stuff a Cruiser Event Raises Much Needed Donations

Nov 1, 2024 | 6:36am
Wood Buffalo RCMP Celebrate “Stuff a Cruiser” Success, Collect Over 200 Pounds of Food for Charity Fort McMurray, AB — The Wood Buffalo RCMP and FreshCo marked a successful community food drive and BBQ event on October 19, raising much-needed food donations for local charities. Shoppers were invited to “Stuff a Cruiser,” helping fill a […]
Applications Open for Wood Buffalo Economic Development Board Amid Council Restructuring

Applications Open for Wood Buffalo Economic Development Board Amid Council Restructuring

Oct 31, 2024 | 7:40pm
Applications Open for New Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development Fort McMurray, AB— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is now accepting applications for the new board of directors for Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (WBEDT). This follows last week’s decision by the Municipal Council to dissolve the previous board consisting […]
Nov. 4 By-Election to Decide Ward 4’s New RMWB Councillor

Nov. 4 By-Election to Decide Ward 4’s New RMWB Councillor

Oct 31, 2024 | 7:05pm
Ward 4 By-Election in RMWB Set for Monday, Results Expected November 8 Fort McMurray, AB —Residents in Ward 4 of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) are preparing to elect a new municipal councillor in an upcoming by-election. Eligible voters from the Ward that includes Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates, and Janvier can cast […]
Arts Inc. Project Receives Major Boost from Local Business

Arts Inc. Project Receives Major Boost from Local Business

Oct 31, 2024 | 4:21am
Arts Hub Project in Fort McMurray Receives $50,000 Boost from Birch Mountain Enterprises FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo received a major contribution to its Arts Inc. project this week. Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) has donated $50,000 toward the development of a $16 million arts hub in downtown Fort McMurray. The project […]
US Imports of Oilsands Reach Historic High
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US Imports of Oilsands Reach Historic High

Oct 30, 2024 | 8:04pm
US Imports of Canadian Crude Reach Record High The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is making a significant impact on Canada’s oil trade. The United States Energy Administration reported that crude oil imports from Canada reached an all-time high in July, with Americans purchasing 4.3 million barrels per day. This surge in demand is attributed to […]

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