Tag Archives: Fort McMurray
Arts Inc. Project Receives Major Boost from Local Business
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...
Oct 30, 2024
US Imports of Oilsands Reach Historic High
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 o...
Oct 30, 2024
Free Drop-In Prenatal Fair Happening Saturday
Health fair offers pregnancy and early childhood information. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Alberta Health Services (AHS) is hosting a free prenatal information fair for expectant parents on Satur...
Oct 29, 2024
Dancing Ghost and Pumpkin Spread Halloween Safety Advice on Social Media
RMWB Promotes Halloween Safety with Fun Social Media Campaign The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is spreading safe Halloween tips through a humorous social media video featuring a dancin...
Oct 29, 2024
Fort McMurray Photographers Capture Prestigious Awards at National Conference
Fort McMurray Photographers Recognized at National Conference Two photographers from Fort McMurray were honoured with awards this week at the Professional Photographers of Canada's "Light Matters" con...
Oct 29, 2024
Alberta Initiates Second Carbon Tax Challenge, Citing Regional Exemption
Alberta Challenges Federal Carbon Tax in Court Over Heating Oil Exemption The government of Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over the national carbon tax. While the provinc...
Oct 29, 2024
Snow Angels Program Launched to Assist Residents This Winter
RMWB Launches Snow Angels Volunteer Program for Winter 2024-2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking volunteers for its Snow Angels program. The campaig...
Oct 28, 2024
UCP Government Tables Amendments to Alberta Bill of Rights
Alberta Premier Proposes Expansive Amendments to Provincial Bill of Rights EDMONTON, Alberta- The UCP government has tabled Bill-24, which proposes several amendments to Alberta's Bill of Rights. The ...
Oct 28, 2024
Mayor Sandy Bowman Receives First Poppy as Annual Campaign Begins
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta-The Royal Canadian Legion's annual Poppy Campaign is underway. The local drive kicked off on Friday at Fort McMurray's Legion Branch 165 in Waterways, where Legion President Mic...
Oct 27, 2024
Third-Party Contractor Charged in 2023 Fatal Fall at Mildred Lake Site
Contractor Facing Charges in 2023 Worker Death at Mildred Lake FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Pacific Rim Industrial faces charges under Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of a ...
Oct 27, 2024
