An annual high class fundraising gala by Keyano College has managed to raise $320,000, but this is less than what the event has drawn in on previous years. Last year the gala drew in a little over $400,000, and in 2011 over $500,000 was raised for the event. The foundation behind the event has said…
Read more
According to StatsCan the Wood Buffalo employment rates are down for October, and these statistics also show that the number of people who are not employed full time is also down as well. These numbers may not bode well for Wood Buffalo, a region already hit hard economically because of lower gas and oil prices.…
Read more
President Obama recently announced his decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline project application, a decision that has been in the works for 7 long years. Just hours after the decision was announced Fort McMurray Mayor Melissa Blake expressed her disappointment with the decision. Blake explained that Obama’s decision was not a big surprise but…
Read more
A commuter policy set by Suncor Energy for the Fort Hills project has some area residents concerned, but the energy company has defended this policy as one that is necessary given the location of the project. An estimated 2,000 jobs will be created but the Fort Hills project is very remotely located, situated near the…
Read more
Allan Adam will remain ACFN chief after the recent election, making this his third term as the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation leader. Adam ran a campaign that focused on protecting the treaty rights of his people and being prepared for the uncertain economy in a region that depends on the oil industry. The election to…
Read more
Since September of this year police in Fort McMurray have arrested at least 17 individuals who are alleged to be drug dealers. This leads many t ask if the region is attracting these types of criminals. During the arrests and investigations police have seized large amounts of drugs and cash, as well as taking a…
Read more
