Tag Archives: Syndicated
Two Arrested After Drug Bust in Fort Chipewyan
Two people are facing trafficking charges after a drug bust in Fort Chipewyan. On September 20, RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in the hamlet where they found crystal meth, a firearm, an...
Sep 24, 2019
First Nations Buy Equity in Major Transmission Line Around Fort McMurray
Two local First Nations are gaining partial ownership of a major transmission line from Edmonton to Fort McMurray. Canadian Utilities Limited announced on Monday the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation a...
Sep 24, 2019
Arts Council Receiving Provincial Grant For Upcoming Alberta Culture Days
Arts Council Wood Buffalo is receiving a grant from the provincial government to help celebrate culture days in Wood Buffalo. The GoA announced on Monday they are featuring five three-day events acros...
Sep 24, 2019
Province To Unveil First Budget In October
Premier Jason Kenney has announced a timetable for the upcoming provincial budget. On Monday, the premier addressed media in Calgary, speaking about his trip to the U.S. and Canada’s east coast ...
Sep 23, 2019
Trip To Forget For Oil Barons
It could be a long season for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. The MOB are coming off their first road trip of the season – which saw them lose Friday night to Spruce Grove 6-nothing – follow...
Sep 23, 2019
Police Seek Public's Assistance Identifying Suspect In August Robbery
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a robbery that took place last month. The Mounties are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who was involved in an altercation at a busines...
Sep 23, 2019
Cooler Temperatures Fast Approaching as Fall Season Officially Underway
It’s the first day of fall and you can expect conditions to start to feel that way. That’s according to Environment Canada who is forecasting cooler temperatures through this week – ...
Sep 23, 2019
Shannon Noble Named 3rd Nominee In 2019 Women Of Inspiration Series
A board member for the Fort McMurray Public School District is being honoured for her commitment to the community. 30-year resident Shannon Noble has been nominated by Girls Inc of Northern Alberta fo...
Sep 22, 2019
Walk Being Held Protesting Sexual Violence
Many people will be walking down Franklin Avenue on Friday to protest sexual assault. Waypoints is hosting ‘Take Back the Night’ at Jubilee Plaza, an event that multiple communities across...
Sep 20, 2019
Report: 30 Per Cent Of Local Workforce in Oil Sector
To no ones’ surprise, a big chunk of people living in Wood Buffalo work in the oil and gas sector. A report released earlier this month by the Oil Sands Community Alliance notes around 30 per ce...
Sep 20, 2019
