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FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking public support in its labor dispute with local school boards. On Tuesday, CUPE launched websites urging the public to advocate for school support workers represented by Locals 2545 and 2559 in their negotiations with the Public and Catholic school boards. Carrying the […]

Virden RCMP is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision yesterday morning (Mon).  RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 83, located approximately three kilometers south of Provincial Road 345 and it was   determined that a vehicle, traveling southbound veered over the center line and collided head-on with a northbound semi-trailer. The 61-year-old driver […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The design of Fort McMurray’s much-anticipated Arts Inc. creative hub downtown has been finalized, marking a significant milestone in the project. GEC Architecture completed the design for the Arts Inc. space, which will transform the old Landmark Cinemas building downtown into a vibrant center for creativity, cultural expression, and economic development. […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Classes will continue even if support staff go on strike, according to a joint statement from the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic school districts. The districts assured parents that schools will remain open even if support staff walk off the job. The school boards confirmed they have not been able to […]

 Kamsack RCMP is investigating a fatal collision involving four pedestrians on Key First Nation yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.   A young girl under 12 years old was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.   Two other girls, also under 12, were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while an adult male sustained non-life-threatening injuries.   Authorities arrested […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Cody Wallis, 39, of Fort McMurray, was last heard from on August 21, and police are concerned for his well-being. Wallis is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with blonde hair, a medium […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff from the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public School Divisions are set to hold a strike vote in early September. A letter obtained by Harvard Media News from CUPE Local 2559, which represents support staff at the Catholic schools, states that negotiations with the division have reached an impasse. Despite […]

Ottawa is stepping in to get freight trains moving again hours after an unprecedented lockout by the country’s two largest railways brought cross-country freight traffic to a standstill. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said Thursday he will use his Labour Code powers to ask the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose final, binding arbitration in the […]

On August 21, 2024, Broadview RCMP was advised by Manitoba RCMP that a stolen Dodge truck was travelling toward the area. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Moosomin RCMP located the Dodge on Highway #8 between Rocanville and Moosomin and attempted a traffic stop. It did not stop for police. Officers continued patrolling for it. At approximately […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to step up and nominate a community champion for this year’s Council Excellence Awards. The awards recognize community leaders, young achievers, and real-life heroes committed to making a positive impact in the region. There are four award categories this year, including Citizen of the Year, Everyday […]