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CUPE Releases Vote Results on School Support Staff Contracts FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — With school support staff back on the job Wednesday, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has released the voting results from its recently ratified collective agreements with Fort McMurray’s Catholic and Public School Divisions. In the Fort McMurray Public School Division, […]

OECD Slashes Growth Forecasts for Canada, Mexico, and US Amid Trade Turmoil The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has significantly downgraded its economic growth forecasts for Canada, Mexico, and the United States, citing escalating trade tensions and the inflationary impact of tariffs. In its latest report, the OECD predicts Canada’s GDP will grow […]

Support Staff to Return to Work Wednesday Updated: 9:00 p.m. March 17, 2025 Fort McMurray, AB. — Education support workers with both the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions have voted to accept new collective agreements and will return to work this week. The agreements come after a weekend of bargaining between CUPE Local 2545, […]

RCMP Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Fort McMurray Man Fort McMurray, AB. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Evan Michael Orr, a 33-year-old man who was last seen on Sunday, March 16, in Fort McMurray. Orr is described as 6’1” tall, weighing 168 pounds, with black hair, brown […]

Centre of Hope Purchases Marshall House, Securing Future for Homeless Support Services FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Centre of Hope (COH) has transitioned from renter to owner of Marshall House, a downtown property that has served as a lifeline for the region’s homeless population for nearly two decades. The purchase marks a significant milestone for the […]

RMWB Encouraging Canada Day Light Displays FORT MCMURRAY — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) will encourage residents to decorate their homes with lights for Canada Day this year after a motion passed at last week’s council meeting. Councillor Dogar initially proposed that the municipality install light displays and encourage homeowners to do the […]

RMWB Relaxes Winter Maintenance Zones Despite Heavy Snowfall FORT MCMURRAY, AB — Despite a recent heavy snowfall, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is relaxing all winter maintenance zones from March 17 to 24, meaning no on-street residential parking restrictions will be in place on a sub-zone’s designated day for winter maintenance. Instead, crews […]

Update: 9:30 a.m. March 17, 2025 Wood Buffalo RCMP report Angie Lee McGunigle has been located and is safe. Wood Buffalo RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. Wood Buffalo RCMP Seek Help Locating Missing Woman FORT MCMURRAY — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in […]

Deals Reached in Fort McMurray Education Strikes, Ratification Vote Expected Monday FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Education support workers in Fort McMurray may return to work as early as Wednesday following the announcement of tentative agreements between CUPE locals and the Fort McMurray Catholic and public school divisions. The deals, reached late Saturday, must be ratified […]

RMWB seeking volunteers for new police oversight committee FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking for volunteers to help guide local policing priorities as part of a new civilian oversight body. The 11-member Municipal Policing Advisory Committee will work with RCMP leadership to ensure police services align with community needs. […]