Tag Archives: Syndicated
Over $32,000 Raised Through 19th Annual Rubber Duck Race
The 19th annual Rubber Duck Race was the most successful ever. The event, organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo, took place this past weekend – with over a thousand rubber ducks rac...
Sep 04, 2019
Legal Challenges Continue To Plague Trans Mountain Construction
The Trans Mountain Expansion Project is still facing an uphill battle. The Federal Court of Appeal announced Wednesday that six of 12 proposed legal challenges to the pipeline expansion can proceed. T...
Sep 04, 2019
Report Recommending Province Cut Funding In Education, Health, And To Municipalities
The provincial government is potentially looking to cut back on spending in multiple sectors including education and health. The MacKinnon Report was released on Tuesday which aimed to review and high...
Sep 04, 2019
CMHA Opens Local Support Group For 'Suicide Survivors'
A new program helping those who’ve lost a loved one to suicide is being offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association. ‘WHY – When Hearts Yearn’ peer support group is a clo...
Sep 03, 2019
Wood Buffalo RCMP Providing Driving Safety Tips Ahead Of School Year
Tuesday marks the first day of school – and Wood Buffalo RCMP are sharing some safety tips for drivers. For the safety of students and citizens, police are reminding you to pay attention to spee...
Sep 02, 2019
Fort McMurray Business Receives $100K Through New Federal Program
A Fort McMurray small business is receiving funds from the federal government. The Government of Canada announced on Friday they are allocating $3.3 million to women entrepreneurs through their Women ...
Aug 31, 2019
Arson At River City Centre Under Investigation
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating an arson at the River City Centre. The Mounties responded to an alarm call back on August 24, around 1:30 a.m., in downtown Fort McMurray. Upon arrival, RCMP found ...
Aug 30, 2019
Conklin Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged a man with assaulting a police officer. The Mounties say back on August 22, around 3 p.m., they located a stolen vehicle on a rural trail near the hamlet of Conklin. RCM...
Aug 30, 2019
Police Arrest Conklin Man Following Break and Enter Incident
A Conklin man is facing breaking and entering charges - following an incident that took place in the hamlet. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a residence around 1:40 a.m. on Thursday - where a man had b...
Aug 30, 2019
Maggie Farrington To Run As Federal Liberal Candidate In October Election
The former board chair at Keyano College is throwing her hat in the ring for the October Federal election. Earlier this week, Maggie Farrington announced her intent to run as the Liberal candidate for...
Aug 30, 2019
