In spite of the tough economic situation for many in the area the Fort McMurray United Way has set a very ambitious fundraising goal for their efforts over the next few months, $8 million. According to the United Way region spokesperson Russell Thomas the goal may seem daunting but it is necessary. “(The board) really…
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In spite of a summer that was filled with high profile events Shell Place has ended the fiscal year with a budget deficit that is approximately $387,000. The original prediction by the Regional Recreation Corporation was that there would be a deficit of almost $6 million, so $400,000 seems like a big improvement. $3.7 million…
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The Nexen Energy Long Lake facility will remain open and some of the pipelines that were shut down are being restarted now that the suspension on 40 pipelines has been lifted by the Alberta Energy Regulator. 55 additional pipelines are still not in operation because these are still under suspension until Nexen can show the…
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A Fort McMurray an is facing criminal charges after a police chase that caused the man to veer into oncoming traffic while driving on Highway 63, and according to the Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Alberta Sheriff this was the third time that the man was involved in a police chase in a month. Now…
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The government expects the Alberta deficit to hit almost $6 billion, in spite f higher taxes in some areas due to recent tax increases. In a first quarter fiscal update the province announced the expected deficit, and some of the factors involved are the recent volatility in oil prices, a wildfire season that was more…
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The Wood Buffalo Metis is a new group that has been formed by four of the oilsands Metis communities for the purpose of negotiating with those in the government and various industries. The four Metis communities that have banded together include the Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McMurray, and Fort McKay Metis. Leaders from the groups…
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