Tag Archives: alberta
Council Looking Into Next Steps For Proposed Fort McKay Community Centre
A proposed Fort McKay Community Centre is another step closer to reality. On Tuesday, council heard a presentation regarding a proposed facility – to be used by community members and bridge the ...
Harvard Media Oct 08, 2019
Local CIBC Run For The Cure Sees Big Turnout
Nearly $76,000 was raised locally through the CIBC Run for the Cure. The annual event took place Saturday – with around 470 participants all running to raise funds for breast cancer research and...
Harvard Media Oct 07, 2019
End Nears For Wood Buffalo Housing Employee Lockout
It doesn’t look like there will be a happy ending for employees of Wood Buffalo Housing. The organization sat down with CUPE 1505 over the weekend, along with a mediator – hoping to end th...
Harvard Media Oct 07, 2019
NDP Deputy Leader Talks Provincial Budget Concerns With Fort McMurrayites
With potential cuts to the province’s education and health sector, Alberta’s education critic is calling out the United Conservative Party. Deputy leader for the NDP’s Sarah Hoffman ...
Harvard Media Oct 02, 2019
New Heated Bus Shelters Expected To Be Running Before Winter
The new RMWB transit terminals could be up and running by the end of fall. That’s according to the municipality – who are still working on construction for the new heated bus shelters, des...
Harvard Media Oct 02, 2019
Man Faces Charges Following Drug Bust In Eagle Ridge
A search warrant by Wood Buffalo RCMP has resulted in a sizable drug bust. Wood Buffalo RCMP's drug section executed the search on a residence on Sandpiper Road in Eagle Ridge. As a result, the Mounti...
Harvard Media Oct 02, 2019
Vigil & March Planned To Honour Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women
A Sisters In Spirit Vigil & March is set to take place this week. The event honours the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2-spirit individuals – while supporting the f...
Harvard Media Oct 01, 2019
Five Community Groups And Organizations Receive Funding From Wood Buffalo Community Foundation
The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation is giving away $200,000 through their 2019 grant funding. There are five community groups and charities who were selected – following an application process...
Harvard Media Sep 30, 2019
Local School Districts To Honour Residential School Survivors Through "Orange Shirt Day"
The Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Districts will be honouring residential school survivors. “Orange Shirt Day” takes place on Monday – asking students to dawn orange shirt...
Harvard Media Sep 25, 2019
Nicole Bourque-Bouchier Named To Advisory Committee For Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation
A Fort McMurray business leader has been chosen to be on the ministerial advisory committee for the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation. Nicole Bourque-Bouchier, CEO of the Bouchier Group, is...
Harvard Media Sep 25, 2019