Tag Archives: Syndicated
Local Man Reappointed To Northern Alberta Development Council
A local man is one of five new appointees to the province’s Northern Alberta Development Council. Jason Schulz will once again join the group aimed at fostering growth across the northern part o...
Jul 10, 2020
Wood Buffalo Woman Being Recognized With National Award
A local community leader is one of six people receiving a national leadership award. Nicole Bourque Bouchier, CEO of Bouchier which is one of the biggest employers in Wood Buffalo, is being named a 20...
Jul 10, 2020
Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake Loses 1,400 Jobs in June, Around 7,300 Since February
Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake lost another 1,400 jobs in June. That’s according to Statistics Canada’s monthly report released on Friday which notes the region has seen a decrease of 7,300 positi...
Jul 10, 2020
MLA Yao Introducing Bill To Increase Plasma Supply in Alberta
A local MLA is looking to ensure Alberta has a healthy supply of plasma needed for medication. Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, is introducing Bill 204 which looks to repeal the ‘Vo...
Jul 09, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, Six Additional Recoveries
No new cases of COVID-19 are being discovered in Wood Buffalo over the past 24-hours. The province announced on Wednesday 37 new cases in Alberta. This puts the provincial total at 8,519 with 584 curr...
Jul 09, 2020
COVID-19 Taking Heavy Toll on Local Housing Market
The number of new single-detached homes being built in Wood Buffalo is down year-over-year. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, work has started on 21 properties since the start ...
Jul 09, 2020
Fort McMurray Man Dies in Collision in Sturgeon County
A two-vehicle collision in Sturgeon County has claimed the life of a 50-year-old Fort McMurray man. On July 8, Morinville RCMP received reports of a collision on Highway 28. After arriving, they found...
Jul 09, 2020
RMWB Suing Sunshine Oilsands Over Alleged $15.9M In Unpaid Property Taxes
The RMWB is suing an oil company over alleged unpaid property taxes dating back to 2016. According to court documents obtained by Mix News, the municipality is looking to collect nearly $15.9 million ...
Jul 08, 2020
New Independent School Opening in Fort McMurray
A new independent elementary school is opening up in September. Hillcrest Montessori Academy will be offering classes for children in early learning programs up to grade 6. Hillcrest Principal Patrici...
Jul 08, 2020
Three New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, 10 Additional Recoveries
Three new cases of COVID-19 are popping up in the RMWB. The province announced on Wednesday 46 new cases in Alberta. This puts the provincial total at 8,482 with 608 currently active. One of the new c...
Jul 08, 2020
