Tag Archives: alberta
Local Aussie Raising Funds To Help Combat Australian Bush Fires
An Australian Fort McMurrayite is looking to lend a helping hand to his homeland. Local business owner Ben Annetts recently started a GoFundMe page, seeking local donations to put towards fighting the...
Jan 05, 2020
Police Arrest Pair After Finding Stolen Property During Traffic Stop
Police have located stolen property following a traffic stop last month. On December 10, around 10:30 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Wood Buffalo Crime Reduction Unit conducted the stop. The vehicle ...
Jan 04, 2020
Gators Get The Goods: University Of Florida Signs Fort McMurray Football Star
It’s official, Lamar Goods is a Florida Gator. The Fort McMurray football star officially signed to continue his career with the University of Florida on Monday. Goods, a 6’3″, 315-p...
Dec 30, 2019
Province Cautions Against Impaired Driving Ahead Of Holidays
With the holidays in full swing, you’re being reminded to drive safe and sober. Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs puts people at serious risk of injury and death. Cannabis, prescription...
Dec 23, 2019
DNA Test Reunites Fort McMurray Woman With Birth Mother
A Fort McMurray woman, who was adopted as a child, has found her birth family just in time for Christmas. Cora Dion recently decided to take a DNA test through the company ’23 and Me,’ and...
Dec 21, 2019
Fort McMurray Woman Finds Her Heroes After Kidney Stone Attack
Four young men are being commended for their brave actions after saving a woman from a potentially life-threatening incident. 23-year-old Ram Marcaida, and 18-year-old's Edjustin Silva, Jhud Abuda and...
Dec 17, 2019
Fort McMurray Author Publishes Book Focusing On Dealing With Mental Illness
A Fort McMurray author has published a book that deals with trying to better understand mental illness. Dr. Ronald Laybolt’s “The Storm Within: The Demons We Deal With Everyday” focu...
Dec 11, 2019
Province Delivering On Commitment To Reduce Surgical Wait Times
The government of Alberta is keeping its commitment to reduce surgical wait times. The province announced the new initiative on Tuesday, which will provide up to 80,000 more publicly funded surgeries ...
Dec 11, 2019
Livability Task Force Update Highlights Final Council Meeting Of 2019
Not everyone is completely satisfied with the work being done by the Livability Task Force. On Tuesday, Wood Buffalo council voted unanimously to continue work with the Oil Sands Community Alliance an...
Dec 10, 2019
Fort McMurray REALTORS® Report Shows Busier Than Usual November
The Housing Market was a little busier this past November compared to last year. That’s according to the Fort McMurray REALTORS November report which says 37 homes sold last month, compared to 3...
Dec 10, 2019
