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UPDATE: 6:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12. Danielle Danis, President of CUPE Local 2559 is confirming to Harvard Media News that both unions will be commencing strike action on Tuesday, September 17. —- FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff at Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school divisions are preparing for a possible strike after members of […]

This November, a byelection to elect a new Councillor for Ward 4 will be held.  RMWB is calling for candidate nominations. They can be made on the RMWB website and are due by October 7th.  The elected candidate will represent communities such as Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates and Janvier until the Municipal election is […]

A speedster on a motorcycle that tore through the downtown, Thickwood, and Timberlea neighbourhoods has been arrested.  Wood Buffalo RCMP were conducting standard patrol on Highway 63 near Franklin Avenue just after midnight on Tuesday morning when they noticed the motorcyclist travelling at high speed, approaching 150 km/hr toward downtown.  The motorcycle was lost momentarily […]

A man from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation faces firearms and breach of probation charges after an investigation by Wood Buffalo RCMP.  On Thursday, September 5, officers were conducting patrols in Janvier and on the First Nation when a man was spotted, already wanted on breach of probation charges.  A warrant was authorized to allow […]

Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market Nears Full Capacity, Set for Sept. 27-29 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market is quickly approaching, with over 90 per cent of vendor spaces already booked. A total of 175 companies have registered for the event, including some from as far away as Jarvis, […]

Yorkton City Council approved an amendment to the Fire Prevention Bylaw last night to tackle unsafe outdoor living conditions. This Bylaw sets crucial guidelines to enhance community safety and protect vulnerable populations. Yorkton is dedicated to a people-first strategy when assisting homeless individuals living outdoors.  With a strong commitment to human rights, they understand the […]

RMWB Expands Bear-Resistant Garbage Bin Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is expanding its bear-resistant garbage bin program this fall as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce bear encounters. Starting Sept. 13, homes in Anzac, Draper, and Gregoire Lake Estates will receive the new garbage containers. The bins […]

Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared glum and folded his arms, as the sentence was read out in Court of King’s Bench in Lethbridge, Alta. Neither are […]

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including i ncreasingly large SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it’s proposing a new rule setting testing and performance requirements to minimize the risk of pedestrian […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Raises $16,700 at Annual Golf Tournament FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta celebrated the success of its 30th annual “Golf Fore Girls” tournament on Sept. 1, where more than 100 golfers gathered at the Fort McMurray Golf Club, raising $16,700 for the community organization. The event, themed […]