Tag Archives: Syndicated
"We Had To Get Out" Residents Voluntarily Evacuate Janvier After Chemical Mixup at Water Treatment Plant
Over 100 residents from Janvier are evacuating to Fort McMurray after a chemical mixup at the hamlet’s Water Treatment Plant. Chemicals were accidentally transferred to the facility last week fo...
Jan 29, 2020
Wood Buffalo Supporting Strathcona's Attempt at Changing Bills C-48, C-69
The municipality is supporting Strathcona County’s attempt to get two federal bills changed. Wood Buffalo council voted on Tuesday in favour of sending a letter of support to the county as they ...
Jan 29, 2020
Fort McMurray Man Planning 12-Hour Walk in Support of Son and Mental Health Programs
A Fort McMurray man is planning to walk the Birchwood Trails to help shine a light on mental health. Julio Florez is looking to raise funds for mental health programs while celebrating the life of his...
Jan 29, 2020
Council Votes Against $3.5M Funding For Rotary Club's Golf Course
Wood Buffalo council is voting against the Rotary Club of Fort McMurray’s request for funds for their golf course. The group was asking for $3 million to help finish their 18 hole course, while ...
Jan 28, 2020
Former NHL Stars Coming To Fort McMurray
Two former NHL players are coming to Fort McMurray to reminisce about their time on the ice. Doug Gilmour and Shayne Corson will be taking part in Keyano College’s Rivalry Dinner where the two w...
Jan 28, 2020
"It's Time" Kenney Wanting Approval of Frontier Oilsands
Premier Jason Kenney is calling on the federal government to approve Teck Resources’ Frontier project. The Government of Canada is currently reviewing the project which would be located north of...
Jan 28, 2020
RCMP Hand Out Several Distracted Driving Charges on Highway 63
You’re being reminded to drive with extra caution on Highway 63 through Grassland. Boyle RCMP spent a day last week watching over the community’s school zone which is off the highway. In j...
Jan 28, 2020
ATV Riders Traveling To Yellowknife In Attempt To Raise Funds For Soup Kitchen
Two men will be driving from Fort McMurray to Yellowknife looking to raise funds for the NorthLife Fellowship Baptist Church. Ken Krahn and Hans Zundel will be riding their ATV’s as part of thei...
Jan 27, 2020
Province Stating Risk of Coronavirus Low Across Alberta
No additional measures are being taken by the province against the novel coronavirus at this time. Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw met with reporters on Thursday where she ...
Jan 27, 2020
World Hijab Day Once Again Being Celebrated in Wood Buffalo
World Hijab Day is once again being celebrated in Fort McMurray. Women from across the community can take part in the event by trying on the Islamic headscarf. President and Co-Founder of World Hijab ...
Jan 27, 2020
