Tag Archives: Syndicated
Multicultural Association Holding Virtual Expo Throughout February
The annual Multicultural EXPO is moving forward despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo is planning to hold a month-long virtual event throughout February. Through...
Jan 28, 2021
Mental Health Top Of Mind on Bell Let's Talk Day
You’re being asked to help end the stigma around mental health. Bell Let’s Talk Day takes place on Thursday with the organization donating five cents every time some use #BellLetsTalk when...
Jan 28, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 15 COVID-19 Recoveries & Two New Cases
Fort McMurray is getting closer to dipping under 100 active COVID-19 cases. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 459 new cases across the province. This...
Jan 27, 2021
Chamber, Mayor Scott Wanting Province To Consider Regional Approach To Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Don Scott both want to see the province starting easing COVID-19 measures in lesser impacted areas. The government of Alberta introduced mandatory restr...
Jan 27, 2021
United Way Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Names New Executive Director
United Way Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is announcing a new Executive Director. Cathy Steeves will take charge of the organization beginning February 1, 2021. "The board is very excited to welcome Cathy...
Jan 27, 2021
29-Year-Old Man Arrested After Downtown Drug Seizure
A 29-year-old Fort McMurray man is being charged after a drug seizure downtown. On January 22, ALERT Fort McMurray’s organized crime and gang team executed a search warrant on a home where they ...
Jan 27, 2021
Regional Mask Bylaw Remaining Despite Province Introducing Own Health Order
The regional mask bylaw is remaining in effect despite the province bringing in their own health order. Wood Buffalo council voted on Tuesday to keep the measure in place until COVID-19 numbers drop u...
Jan 26, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees 10 COVID-19 Recoveries and Six New Cases
Fort McMurray is seeing another slight drop in active COVID-19 cases. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 366 new cases across the province. This raises ...
Jan 26, 2021
Federal Government Launching New Program To Support Struggling Businesses
A new program is being launched to help businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary Ng, Federal Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced on Tuesday ...
Jan 26, 2021
Increase In Utility Rates Coming Next Week
Updated utility rates are coming into effect next week. Starting on February 1, services such as municipal water, wastewater, and solid waste services will see a 7 to 15 per cent increase. The change ...
Jan 26, 2021
