The wildfire recovery efforts in Wood Buffalo have been boosted by the fund raising of the Red Cross, and the close to $300 million raised by the organization can definitely make a difference in Fort McMurray and the surrounding Wood Buffalo area. According to Canadian Red Cross CEO Conrad Sauve “The sprint of the emergency…
Read moreTwo Laval University researchers are examining mental health in Fort McMurray after the recent wildfire and evacuation, trying to determine how well people are really coping and whether PTSD and other mental health issues have increased because of the recent events. Everyone in the community tries to put on a strong face and stay positive,…
Read moreIn 2011 the Slave Lake wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes, and caused a sharp increase in domestic violence as well. Now Fort McMurray could be facing the same trend but the community is better prepared if this happens. Northern Haven Support Society executive director explained that in the Slave Lake case Shelly May Ferguson “We…
Read moreA recent proposal by Suncor Energy addresses environmental concerns and has gained the support of activists, but at least one other energy company has stated that they will not follow suit and do the same. Suncor has proposed leaving some of the oilsand reserves in place when these resources are too difficult or expensive to…
Read moreScrip system consequences which happened decades ago are being challenged by the Wood Buffalo Metis as well as the Metis Nation of Alberta. Both Metis groups are partnering in a legal research project about the scrip system, fraud, and “the sorry legacy of Metis scrip in northeastern Alberta.” During the later part of the 19th…
Read moreIt is now up to the Wood Buffalo recovery committee to determine if residential tax relief will be offered after a motion by Coun. McGrath to cut these taxes was withdrawn. The committee will perform a review, and part of this process will involve exploring potential opportunities for residential tax relief that would be covered…
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