Tag Archives: Syndicated
RMWB Launching Six-Week Reconciliation Challenge
You’re getting an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous history and culture. The RMWB will be holding different activities over the next six weeks as part of a reconciliation challenge. The...
Aug 19, 2021
Local Actors Performing Disney's Moana Jr. At Keyano Theatre
Keyano Theatre’s Drama Force is presenting Disney’s Moana Jr. Over a three-week span, 31 young individuals from the region have put together an entire musical. Music Director Jenny Price t...
Aug 19, 2021
RMWB Experiences 19th COVID-Related Death
COVID-19 is claiming the life of another individual in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Wednesday two new deaths from the virus across Alberta with one reportedly living in the community accor...
Aug 18, 2021
Willow Lake Métis Nation Raise First Community Flags in Anzac, Hand Out Citizenship Cards To Members
For the first time in their history, the Willow Lake Mtis Nation are raising multiple flags in Anzac. Around 100 individuals attended a ceremony on Wednesday at Gazebo Park where the first of two flag...
Aug 18, 2021
Local Restaurant Owner Running For Ward One In Municipal Election
A local restaurant owner is throwing his name in the ring to become one of the region’s six Ward One Councillors. Gareth Norris, who owns Paddy McSwiggins, is planning to run in this year’...
Aug 17, 2021
RMWB Accepting Applications For Special Ballots For Upcoming Municipal Election
You can now apply to receive a special ballot for this year’s municipal election. Also known as mail-in ballots, they’re available for residents with physical disabilities, who’re an...
Aug 17, 2021
COVID Cases Rising Across RMWB, Continuing To See Lowest Numbers Among Alberta's Major Communities
Fort McMurray and the rural areas are both seeing increases in active COVID-19 cases. According to the province, there are 35 active cases in the community and 16 in the hamlets across Wood Buffalo. T...
Aug 16, 2021
Detroit Red Wings Sign Fort McMurray Goalie Sebastian Cossa To First Pro Contract
A Fort McMurray hockey player is getting one step closer to playing in the NHL. Sebastian Cossa, goaltender for the Edmonton Oil Kings, officially signed a three-year entry level contract with the Det...
Aug 16, 2021
Laila Goodridge Running For Conservative Party In Next Month's Federal Election
The Conservative Party has found their candidate for the upcoming federal election. Laila Goodridge, MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche, will be running in the snap election being held on September 20...
Aug 15, 2021
Snap Election Called For September 20, Yurdiga Not Running
The next federal election will be happening sooner rather than later. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially called a snap election on Sunday which will be held on September 20. On social media, he ...
Aug 15, 2021
