Tag Archives: Syndicated
Seventh Person Dies From COVID In Fort McMurray, Community's Active Cases Drops Under 1,200
COVID-19 is claiming the life of another individual in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Saturday six additional deaths from the virus across Alberta - one of which lived in the community. This...
May 22, 2021
RMWB Seeing Low Turnout In Census
The RMWB is continuing to see a low turnout in properties taking part in the census. So far, just under 31 per cent of dwellings in Fort McMurray and the rural areas have taken part with over 22,000 s...
May 21, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 60 New COVID Cases, 117 Recoveries
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to decrease. The province announced on Friday 732 new cases over the past day. There are currently 16,577 active cases across Alberta...
May 21, 2021
Heavy Item Pickup Program, Big Bin Events Back For Another Year
The RMWB’s heavy item pickup program is back for another year. From May 25 to June 1, residents can register to have four large household items picked up curbside. Once registered, households wi...
May 21, 2021
Fort McMurray, Rural Areas See Drop In Active COVID Cases
Fort McMurray is seeing a slight decrease in active COVID-19 cases. The province announced on Thursday 812 new cases over the past day. There are currently 17,675 active cases across Alberta, while th...
May 20, 2021
RMWB Holding Virtual Session With National Bestselling Indigenous Artist
You have the opportunity to meet virtually with a national bestselling author. The RMWB is holding its first session through the Indigenous Speaker Series where Jesse Thistle will get a chance to spea...
May 20, 2021
Participants Needed For New Study Aimed At 'Mixing-And-Matching' COVID Vaccines
You’re getting the chance to help learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines. The COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, Vaccine Surveillance Reference Group, and Dalhousie University are holding a nationwid...
May 20, 2021
Province Introducing $370M Job-Creating Program
The provincial government is allocating $370 million to help create jobs across Alberta. Employers will be able to apply for a grant that covers 25 per cent of an employee’s salary for a 52-week...
May 20, 2021
Legion Now Registered As a Museum, Highlighting Wood Buffalo's Military History
Fort McMurray is getting a new museum. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 165 has been undergoing renovations since suffering damage from last year’s flood and decided to use the opportunity to up...
May 19, 2021
Fort McMurray Drops Under 1,300 Active COVID Cases, Over 35 Per Cent Of Eligible Residents Have Received First Vaccine
Fort McMurray’s active COVID-19 cases total is continuing to drop. The province announced on Wednesday 908 new cases over the past day. There are currently 18,813 active cases across Alberta, wh...
May 19, 2021
