Brian Jean, the Wildrose Opposition Leader, is requesting that the provincial government terminate the Parsons Creek continuing care facility development. This request is not because Jean thinks that the facility is not needed, rather that it should be located in downtown Fort MacMurray at Willow Square instead. Jean said “There’s still a chance to get…
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A downtown shooting in Fort MacMurray has caused the death of the victim. On Tuesday May 26, at approximately 4 am, the RCMP responded to a call and found a shooting victim inside an apartment complex. The victim was transported to the hospital but police reported Wednesday evening that the 22 year old male had…
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Should Fort Chipewyan be eligible for a food subsidy? NDP MP Dennis Bevington believes that the community should be eligible for a food subsidy program, and is working to get Fort Chipewyan included. Bevington said “I know from personal experience, people in Fort Chipewyan will take the time to drive all the way to Fort…
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Alberta Health Services has issued a precautionary air quality advisory , and the advisory covers the entire North Zone. The warning was issued because air quality has been affected by recent wildfires in the area, not because of mining operations. According to a press release from Alberta Health Services “Due to wildfires burning in northern…
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The tender for the Parsons Creek continuing care facility has been awarded and the contract has already been signed. Provincial officials have said that construction will begin in the upcoming months. provincial Department of Infrastructure spokesperson Robert Storrier reported that the tender worth $41.7 million was awarded on May 13 to Ledcor Construction. The tender…
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Councilor Tyran Ault was a big winner as a game show contestant on the Price is Right, trading in is spot in the chamber for a place on Contestant’s Row. As the Ward 1 councilor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Ault usually has little excitement in the day to day activities but that…
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