Tag Archives: Syndicated
Fort McMurray Adds Five New COVID-19 Cases, Province Sees No New Deaths In Past 24 Hours
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is jumping up. The province announced on Friday 696 new cases over the past day across Alberta. There are currently 5,429 active cases across Alber...
Mar 19, 2021
RMWB Phasing Out Glass Collecting Bins Across Community
The RMWB is phasing out their glass collecting bins throughout the community. Glass is not currently recycled at the landfill and while there were many collection bins for it, they were to protect wor...
Mar 19, 2021
RMWB Reminding Flood-Prone Area Property Owners To Ensure They Have Backwater Valve Ahead Of River Breakup
You’re being reminded to ensure your home has a backwater valve ahead of river breakup. The RMWB held a townhall on Thursday where they answered questions from the public about how they’re...
Mar 19, 2021
Wood Buffalo RCMP Opening New Office Downtown
Wood Buffalo RCMP are planning to open a downtown office in the coming weeks. Police officers will soon be working out of Jubilee Plaza, taking over the McMurray Experience and the old Blue Mountain B...
Mar 18, 2021
Three Adults, One Youth Arrested After Suspected Fentanyl Seized From Gregoire Residence
Wood Buffalo RCMP are charging four individuals after a drug bust in Gregoire. On March 12, the Mounties executed a search warrant on a residence in the neighbourhood where they found over 50 grams of...
Mar 18, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds One COVID-19 Recovery, No New Cases In Past 24 Hours
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is going down slightly. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 505 new cases over the past day across ...
Mar 18, 2021
Fort McMurray Man Dies After Off-Road Vehicle Rollover
A Fort McMurray man is dead following a single-vehicle crash involving an off-road-vehicle. On March 15, emergency medical services received a 9-1-1 call around 11:45 p.m. after a vehicle reportedly r...
Mar 18, 2021
Local Pharmacy Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccines To Eligible Residents
A local pharmacy is now administering COVID-19 vaccines. The Thickwood Shoppers Drug Mart is one of 259 pharmacies across the province providing shots against the virus. The government of Alberta is e...
Mar 18, 2021
Calgary Company Receives Additional Funding To Move Forward On Project Which Could Reduce Oilsands Emissions To Near-Zero
A Calgary-based company is receiving additional funds for a pilot project aimed at creating a low-cost and clean extraction process for heavy oil and bitumen. Through Alberta Innovates, the province's...
Mar 17, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Two New COVID-19 Cases & One Recovery, Rural Areas Add Additional Recovery
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to slightly rise. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 479 new cases over the past da...
Mar 17, 2021
