A policy proposal that was recently asked for by Wood Buffalo council members involved fly in fly out arrangements, and the council meeting went fairly quickly even though this proposal was just one of many items on the agenda. The audit committee proposal was given to the council requesting that a policy be implemented that…
Read moreA new Keyano College faculty survey shows that many faculty members hold dismal views of the current administration. The Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association climate survey conducted last year showed that Keyano staff had a lower opinion about the school on almost every level last year. The study showed that 85% of the staff…
Read moreVista Ridge is getting a new golf course expansion which is expected to open up some time next year, and the golf course is not the only addition that is planned. The 12 hole golf course will see construction start soon, and the mini putt course will also be added on to. There are also…
Read moreA joint oilsands monitoring program between Alberta and Ottawa has been under review, and the review has been released to the public. The goal of the review is to assess the effectiveness of the program when it comes to measuring the industry development impact on the oilsands. The program is operated by the federal and…
Read moreAnimal abuse has landed a Fort McMurray resident in hot water. Criminal charges have been filed against 65 year old Gary Herbert Sparshu of Fort McMurray after officials found more than 80 horses and donkeys who were alleged to have been found in distressed condition. When the Alberta SPCA went with the RCMP on February…
Read moreA recent wolf spotting in Thickewood is no cause for alarm but residents in the area should be cautious and take precautions. There are three wolves known to be in the area and one was sighted on Thursday in Thickewood on Timberline Drive. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement spokesperson Brendan Cox said that the sighting…
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