The MLA Don Scott, who represents the Fort McMurray-Conklin area, has been under some criticism for his traveling expenses by the opposition. Scott’s fiscal history has been under increased scrutiny after a 2013 Poland trip costing $24,100 was made public. Service Alberta disclosed that Scott was in Warsaw Poland on September 25 and September 26…
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A residential fire in Timberlea recently kept Fort MacMurray firefighters very busy. In addition to the home fire in Timberlea several vehicles were also incinerated by the flames and a man was placed in police custody. The home involved was located on Lanauze Street, and the fire was reported at approximately 10:30 pm. The fire…
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Fort MacMurray is under a wildfire advisory due to extremely dry conditions. The dry spring this year has led to the advisory coming earlier than usual. The Forest and Emergency Response division of the Alberta government has made public an advisory after the fire hazard rating for the Fort McMurray Wildfire Management Area has increased.…
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Planned staff layoffs at Fort MacMurray International Airport has led to a warning from the Alberta Federation of Labour. Ever since the layoffs were announced by the facility many have been upset over the plan and have been very vocal about there dissatisfaction. In addition the company who has received the contract for the custodial…
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TFW reforms are being called for by Brian Jean, although the Wildrose Leader does believe that Canadians and Fort MacMurray residents should get first shot at any jobs available before temporary foreign workers are offered an employment opportunity. Jean told the media during an interview “First, people from Fort McMurray are the ones that should…
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The Fort MacMurray Oilsands Dance Party drew a crowd on Saturday night at the banquet hall of the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre, and everyone who attended had a great time. 30 different residents, politicians, and business leaders in the local community each spent a single minute explaining why the oilsands are special to them.…
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