Tag Archives: Syndicated
Backyard Fires Still Allowed Despite Provincial Fire Ban
The RMWB is reminding residents that backyard fires can still happen despite a provincial fire ban. The province introduced the temporary ban in all of the Forest Protection Areas on Wednesday to ensu...
Apr 15, 2020
Feds Expanding Eligibility For Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The federal government is expanding eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. This program was originally introduced to support those who lost all their income due to the COVID-19 pandemi...
Apr 15, 2020
Council Asking Province To Rehabilitate Highway 63, Advocating For Support For YMM Airport During COVID-19 Pandemic
A request is being sent to the provincial government to rehabilitate Highway 63. Wood Buffalo council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday where they approved having Mayor Don Scott send a letter to Ric ...
Apr 14, 2020
Over 900 COVID-19 Tests Conducted in RMWB, Under One Per Cent Positive
Hundreds of individuals across Wood Buffalo have been tested for COVID-19. Scott Davis, Director of Emergency Management for the RMWB, announced on Tuesday that he’s been told by Alberta Health ...
Apr 14, 2020
Fort McMurray Dealing With New COVID-19 Case
One more person in Fort McMurray has contracted COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 138 new cases of the virus across the province, raising the...
Apr 14, 2020
Municipality Holding Fourth Online COVID-19 Town Hall
You're getting another chance to ask questions directly to the municipality regarding COVID-19. The municipality is hosting a fourth virtual town hall on Thursday, April 16, where they will be giving ...
Apr 14, 2020
GoA Invoking Provincial-Wide Fire Ban & OHV Restriction
You temporarily won’t be able to start a fire or use your off-highway-vehicle in the wooded areas across the region. Starting on Wednesday, a provincial-wide fire ban and OHV restriction are bei...
Apr 14, 2020
Two Additional COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray
Two more people in Fort McMurray have contracted COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday 81 new cases of the virus across the province, raising the ...
Apr 13, 2020
Mayor Scott Recovering At Home After Vehicle Collision
Mayor Don Scott is recovering at home after a car accident. He was involved in a motor vehicle crash Sunday evening where he was treated by first responders at the scene. Scott was later transported t...
Apr 13, 2020
Auspice: OPEC Agreement Positive 'Long-term' Sign For Oil Sector
After several tough weeks, the Canadian oil sector is finally getting something to smile about. Over the weekend, OPEC and allies agreed to reduce production by 9.7 million barrels per day. This reduc...
Apr 13, 2020
