Tag Archives: Syndicated
Survey Suggests Don Scott Favourite To Be Mayor Following Election
A recently conducted survey shows Don Scott is the favourite to be the mayor following this year’s municipal election. Mainstreet Research called 836 eligible voters from June 28-30 to determine...
Jul 09, 2021
Jane Stroud Looking For Fourth Term As Ward 4 Councillor
Councillor Jane Stroud is looking to get elected to her fourth term with Wood Buffalo council. She has represented Ward 4, which covers Anzac, Conklin, Janvier, and Gregoire Lake Estates, since first ...
Jul 09, 2021
Construction Officially Starting On $1.2M FireSmart Interpretative Trail In Birchwood Trails
The RMWB is starting construction on a FireSmart Interpretative Trail in the Birchwood Trails. It is expected to serve as a positive resource for the community, aimed at helping connect residents with...
Jul 09, 2021
Residents Running Out Of Time To Give Feedback On Transit Services
You’re running out of time to give your feedback on the region’s transit services. The RMWB has been looking for residents to give their thoughts as they plan to create a Master Plan which...
Jul 08, 2021
YMM Airport One Of First In North America Recognized Internationally For Reducing Carbon Emissions
The Fort McMurray International Airport is being recognized for efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. They’ve officially received level one certification from the Airports Council Internationa...
Jul 08, 2021
RMWB Continuing Research Into Potential Equipment Which Could Help Against Ice Jams
A study is being done to determine whether a certain ice breaking machine could help with future river breakups. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved having administration continue ...
Jul 07, 2021
Province, Feds Allocating $444M To Help Low Income Households Pay Rent
Over 35,000 households across the province will be getting help paying their rent. The federal and provincial governments are each allocating $222 million for the Canada-Alberta Housing Benefit which ...
Jul 07, 2021
Chipewyan Prairie First Nation Members Finish Walk From Janvier, Memorial Held At Snye For Residential School Survivors
After seven days of walking, members of the Chipewyan Prairie Dne First Nation are finished with their journey from Janvier to Fort McMurray. They started on Canada Day with the group, led by Chief Ve...
Jul 07, 2021
Council Offering Support To Lytton, B.C. After Wildfire Devastates Community
Wood Buffalo council is reaching out to the village of Lytton, British Columbia after being devastated by a wildfire. The blaze started last week as the community experienced the warmest temperatures ...
Jul 06, 2021
FMPSD Naming Composite Main Gym After Phil Meagher
Composite’s main gym is being named after Phil Meagher. The longtime municipal Councillor has spent the last 37 years working for the Fort McMurray Public School Division and is set to retire at...
Jul 06, 2021
