Tag Archives: Fort McMurray
Keyano President Defends RMWB's Approval Of International Art Gallery
Keyano College is defending the municipality’s decision to provide them with funding for a new art gallery. During budget meetings last month, Wood Buffalo council approved over $16.85 million f...
Dec 09, 2019
Wood Buffalo RCMP Arrest Pair On Drug And Firearm Charges
A Fort McMurray man and a woman from Gregoire Lake Estates have been arrested on numerous drug and firearm charges. On December 3, Wood Buffalo RCMP Drug Section and the Alberta Law Enforcement Respon...
Dec 07, 2019
Incident On Bus Departing From Fort McMurray Leads To Man's Arrest
An incident on a bus that departed from Fort McMurray is being investigated by police. The Mounties say early Friday morning, around 12:25 a.m., they received a call via Edmonton Police Service that a...
Dec 07, 2019
Inaugural 'Momentum 2019' Incites Excitement In RMWB's Economic Future
Hundreds of business and community leaders gathered at Shell Place to discuss the potential economic brand of the region. The Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation held its inaugural Momentum ...
Dec 03, 2019
Fort McKay Metis React To Alberta Court Lawsuit Dismissal Against MNA
The rift between the Metis Nation of Alberta and the Fort McKay Metis Community Association has hit a peak. A lawsuit filed last week by the Fort McKay Metis Community Association against the Metis Na...
Dec 03, 2019
Weekend Sweeps Send Keyano Basketball Teams Into Break On Winning Note
The Keyano Huskies men’s basketball team ride into their holiday break on an 11-game win streak. The Huskies pulled off another weekend sweep, topping Kings University on Friday 74-65 before bes...
Dec 02, 2019
Liquor Bag Campaign Warns Of Dangers Of Drinking And Driving
A holiday campaign is reminding Albertans to avoid impaired driving. The liquor bag campaign was launched Friday, getting youth in the province to create motivating and imaginative messages to remind ...
Dec 01, 2019
Council Officially Approves Budget Of $718 Million
The municipality has approved its budget for 2020. On Friday, the RMWB approved a $718 million Municipal Budget, which is a $36 million reduction from the 2019 budget. $431 million has been allocated ...
Dec 01, 2019
2019 Municipal Budget Talks Underway: Day One Highlights
The 2019 Budget meetings are officially underway in the RMWB. The municipality is dealing with a slightly smaller budget compared to last year – with a proposed amount of $718 million, which inc...
Nov 27, 2019
RMWB Gives Green Light To Continue Photo Radar Program
It looks like photo radars and red-light cameras are here to stay. On Tuesday, council voted against a motion made by Councillor Keith McGrath that would see the discontinuance of ATE technology ̵...
Nov 26, 2019
