The Alberta hike in minimum wage st to take place starting on October 1 of this year has seen mixed reactions from local residents and businesses alike. Brian Jean, the Wildrose Leader, has made accusations that the NDP did not consult with those in the business community in Alberta before making plans to increase the…
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The minimum wage increase is scheduled to take effect in Alberta on October 1, 2015, making one of the lowest minimum wages into one of the highest in a single move. Last Monday an announcement was made by Labour Minister Lori Sigurdson concerning the plan to raise the minimum wage in Alberta over the next…
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A new upscale restaurant downtown is now open, and Ristorante Cosa Nostra hopes to offer patrons something unique and unforgettable. It all started with a Facebook group called “[Controversial Humour] Fort McMurray Everything goes!!!” Mark Hobson, or Chef Marko as he is better known, posted a question to the group on Facebook that asked Does…
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Wood Buffalo is losing some local eateries, and some residents are nostalgic about the closings. McRay’s Classic Cafe and Gino’s Pub will be closed, and a liquidation sale will be held. Owner of the eateries Jennifer Eastwood told the media “The whole reason why we’re closing is because we can’t come to terms on a…
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A plane crash near Fort MacMurray last week is still under investigation, and the investigators have stated that there is no way to know who was piloting the Cessna 172 immediately before the aircraft crashed. The plane collided wit another aircraft and then crashed to the ground last Sunday. According to Edmonton regional manager for…
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Keyano College has announced additional staff layoffs in a second round of cuts intended to help manage expenses and stay competitive in the current economy. The Trades and Industrial Safety Certifications classes have been cut, and these cuts and staff layoffs are a response by the college to increasing financial pressure as the local economy…
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