Tag Archives: RMWB
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
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
Latest Updates on School Support Staff Labour Dispute
Support Staff Strike Action at Fort McMurray Schools Could Begin Next Week FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff in Fort McMurray's Catholic and Public School divisions could go on strike as early as ...
Oct 27, 2024
Alberta Unemployment Second Highest in Canada
Alberta Sees Spike in Employment Insurance Claims Amid Rising Unemployment Unemployment in Alberta rose in August, with the province recording one of the highest rates of joblessness in Canada. Recent...
Oct 25, 2024
Empowering Indigenous Voices: Inuktut Added to Google Translate
Inuktut Language Debuts in Google Translate In a significant step toward Indigenous reconciliation, Google has added Inuktut, a Canadian Indigenous language, to its Google Translate service. This mark...
Oct 24, 2024
Second Governance Shake-Up in Seven Months for Wood Buffalo Economic Development
Wood Buffalo Economic Development Faces Major Governance Shake-up FORT MCMURRAY, AB - For the second time in just seven months, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has made a significant ...
Oct 24, 2024
Fort McKay Chief Faces Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assaults from 1970s and 1980s
Content Warning:The following story contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault and may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- A civil lawsuit has be...
Oct 23, 2024
Trans Mountain Expansion "Worth the Cost," CEO Tells Lawmakers
Trans Mountain Pipeline CEO Defends Expansion Costs, Highlights New Oil Markets The Trans Mountain Pipeline has opened new markets for Alberta crude, including the first shipment of Canadian oil to Al...
Oct 23, 2024