Tag Archives: Syndicated
Curfew Set Up In Fort Chipewyan For All First Nation, Métis Members
A curfew is in effect for the majority of people living around Fort Chipewyan. The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Mtis Local 125 have each put in t...
Apr 24, 2020
New Program Covering 75 Per Cent of Rent For Struggling Small Businesses
Small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting additional supports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday they’ve reached agreements with all provinces and terr...
Apr 24, 2020
Syncrude Employee, Contractor Test Positive For COVID-19 Off-Site
A Syncrude employee and contractor have tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesperson Will Gibson tells Mix News the employee started experiencing symptoms during their day-off while they were off-site. ...
Apr 23, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray, Nine Cases Currently Active In Community
Two more people in Fort McMurray have contracted COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 319 new cases across the province – raising t...
Apr 23, 2020
Province Providing Funds To Help Local Daycare Open During Pandemic
An additional daycare centre in Fort McMurray is being allowed to open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, the provincial government provided funds to over 200 facilities to help them reo...
Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19 Isolation Facility Set Up in Fort McMurray For First Nation Members Across RMWB
An isolation facility is up and running in Fort McMurray for members of the First Nations. The Athabasca Tribal Council is overseeing the centre to allow those who get COVID-19 a spot to self-isolate ...
Apr 23, 2020
Winter Road Maintenance Public Survey Being Extended
You are being invited to give your feedback on winter road maintenance in the RMWB. The public survey is hoping to get your opinion for primary, secondary and tertiary routes as well as the WMZ progra...
Apr 23, 2020
RCMP Encouraging Residents To Wear Red In Honour of Nova Scotia Shooting Victims
You’re being asked to wear red on Friday to honour the victims of the Nova Scotia shooting. Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking local residents to take part as they remember Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year ...
Apr 23, 2020
Linked COVID-19 Cases To Kearl Lake Jumps To 32, No New Cases in Fort McMurray
The number of COVID-19 cases linked to the Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake site is jumping to 32. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday nine new ca...
Apr 22, 2020
Fort Chipewyan Receiving Funds To Have Community School Renovated or Rebuilt
Fort Chipewyan is receiving funds to rebuild or replace the community’s school. The provincial government is providing funds within their 2020 budget for the project. Currently, students attend ...
Apr 22, 2020
