Tag Archives: Fort McMurray
School Support Staff Update. Strike to Begin Wednesday
Support Staff Strike to Begin at Fort McMurray Catholic and Public Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Support staff across Fort McMurray's Public and Catholic School Divisions will begin job action this...
Nov 11, 2024
Outpouring of Support Follows Death of 24-Year-Old Victim in Fort McMurray Crash
Outpouring of Grief and Support for Young Woman Killed in Fort McMurray Restaurant Collision FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Condolences and tributes are pouring in from across the region for Emily Verge, a ...
Nov 11, 2024
New Details Emerge as Calgary Man Charged in Fatal Boston Pizza Collision
Calgary Man Charged After Fatal Collision at Downtown Fort McMurray Restaurant FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- A tragic accident at a downtown Boston Pizza restaurant has left a young woman dead and a Calgary...
Nov 11, 2024
RMWB Prepares for 2025 Budget Talks, Proposing $645 Million in Spending
RMWB to Deliberate $645 Million 2025 Budget with Focus on Streamlining and Efficiency FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is set to begin its 2025 budget deliberat...
Nov 07, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Strike Begins Nov. 13; Possible Lockout Looms
Support Staff Strike to Begin November 13 with Rotating Picket Lines in Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff in both Fort McMurray's public and Catholic school districts will be...
Nov 07, 2024
Fort McMurray Resident Fined Over $1,200 for OHV Violations in Abasand
Fort McMurray Resident Fined Over $1,200 for OHV Violations in Restricted Area FORT MCMURRAY, AB - A Fort McMurray resident faces hefty fines after being caught driving an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) on...
Nov 06, 2024
CUPE Locals Offer School Divisions Chance to Avert Strike
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing support staff at both the Public and Catholic school divisions are inviting their respective employers back to the ba...
Nov 06, 2024
Girls Inc. Awards Scholarships to Three Local Women
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Awards Scholarships to Three Local Women FORT MCMURRAY, AB - Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 Women of Inspiration Education Aw...
Nov 06, 2024
Critical Shortage of Foster Families in Fort McMurray Leaves 15 Children in Need
McMan Foster Care Urgently Seeks Foster Parents in Wood Buffalo FORT MCMURRAY, AB - McMan Family and Community Services is facing a critical shortage of foster families in Wood Buffalo. The organizati...
Nov 05, 2024
Police Presence Near Hardin and Franklin Sparks Public Interest; RCMP Assures No Public Danger
Wood Buffalo RCMP to Release Details on Downtown Incident FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Wood Buffalo RCMP have confirmed their response to an incident in the downtown today. A heavy police presence an...
Nov 05, 2024
