Tag Archives: wood buffalo
Algae advisory remains for Gregoire Lake
For residents looking to escape the heat by heading to Gregoire Lake, caution is still needed due to blue-green algae. Jack Pang, Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services North Zone, says...
Jul 09, 2024
NAABA brings acclaimed speaker to fall AGM
The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is bringing in a renowned speaker for their upcoming Annual General Meeting. Dr. Ken Coates will be the organization's guest and ...
Jul 08, 2024
Keyano to create Indigenous Student's Centre
Keyano College is building a new Indigenous Student Centre downtown. The new space will be located in what is currently the Syncrude Technology Centre on the Northeast side of their Clearwater Campus....
Jul 08, 2024
Fire near Suncor Firebag grows to over 12,000 hectares
The group of wildfires burning near the Firebag River, just kilometers from a Suncor oilsands site, is being renamed the "Cattail Complex" by Alberta Wildfire. Of the six fires comprising the Cattail ...
Jul 07, 2024
YMM Airport announces third artist for Digital Art Gallery
The Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) is set to feature another local artist as part of its ongoing digital art exhibit. Beginning Aug. 1, Amy Keller-Rempp's work titled "Sky Dance" will grace th...
Jun 24, 2024
Alberta Energy Outlook predicts growth in oil sands and emerging energy
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is releasing its latest Alberta Energy Outlook. AER confirms Alberta remains Canada's largest producer of oil and natural gas, with oil sands making up two-thirds of...
Jun 24, 2024
Police looking for missing 34 year old woman
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's assistance locating a missing woman. Samantha Lynnette Thom was last seen on June 3rd in the downtown area and was reported missing on Wednesday. She is 3...
Jun 20, 2024
RMWB decision to make Councillors full-time being reconsidered
With Updates: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) council will be revisiting its decision to transition their positions from part-time to full-time. During the June 18th council meeting, ...
Jun 20, 2024
College of Physicians responds to disturbing comments at UCP fundraiser
Controversy continues to grow following a United Conservative Party (UCP) fundraiser in Calgary Lougheed on Monday. The town hall event, titled "An Injection of Truth," was attended by over 500 party ...
Jun 19, 2024
Rain hinders RMWB grass maintenance
Maintaining green spaces and cutting grass is still a huge priority for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's Parks department. The Municipality took to social media yesterday to address residen...
Jun 18, 2024