Tag Archives: Syndicated
Composite and Dr Clark Schools Closed Due to Flood
Two schools with the Fort McMurray Public School Division are closed until further notice. Due to last week’s flood, Composite High school, Dr Clark Public School and the District office current...
May 06, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases in RMWB, One More Recovery in Fort McMurray
An additional person in Fort McMurray has recovered from COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 57 new cases across the province - none of which i...
May 05, 2020
Residents Being Reminded of Health Risks When Cleaning Flood Damaged Homes
You’re being reminded to use caution when cleaning flood damaged homes. Many homes built before the mid-1980s could have materials containing asbestos in them. These materials include drywall, c...
May 05, 2020
RCMP Arrest Two After Fight in Flood Impacted Area
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a potential assault with a weapon in downtown Fort McMurray. Around 11:30 p.m. on May 3, the Mounties were called to Alberta Drive and Biggs Avenue after reports of...
May 05, 2020
GoA Updating Criteria For Evacuation Payment To Ensure Everyone is Eligible
Everyone who needed to be evacuated due to the flood will receive the province’s emergency evacuation payment. The application process started on Monday, however, many were being denied because ...
May 04, 2020
One More COVID-19 Recovery in Fort McMurray, 11 Active Cases in Community
One more person in Fort McMurray has recovered from COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday 70 new cases across the province – none of w...
May 04, 2020
Province Repaving 17 KM of Highway 63 South of Fort McMurray
The province is providing funds to help fix Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray. The GoA announced on Monday they’re including the project in the $2 billion they allocated last month to help get A...
May 04, 2020
Scott: Flood Damage Believed Over $100M, Disaster Funding Potentially Coming For People Without Insurance
The damage from the flood is expected to cost over $100 million. That’s according to Mayor Don Scott who gave an update on Monday noting around 1,200 properties – which includes homes and ...
May 04, 2020
AHS Keeping Boil Water Advisory In Place Until September
Alberta Health Services is keeping the boil water advisory in effect until at least September. People who live in Fort McMurray, Anzac, Draper, Gregoire Lake Estates, and Saprae Creek Estates must boi...
May 04, 2020
COVID-19 Takes One More Life in Alberta, Three Recovered Cases in RMWB
One more Albertan has died from the COVID-19 virus. This brings the province’s death toll up to 95, though none of them have been in the RMWB. There are also 96 new cases of the virus across the...
May 03, 2020
