The Keyano Huskies have lost three head coaches due to layoffs. Just a few weeks ago coaches Tommy Sloan, David Petroziello, and Connor Brady were hard at work I their coaching positions, and today all three are looking for employment after receiving a layoff notice. Wade Kolmel, the sport and wellness director for Keyano College,…
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The Telus Storyhive music video grant contest is accepting submissions, and aspiring musicians and filmmakers have until April 27 to submit their entries in order to be considered for the grant. So far Fort MacMurray resident John Dough has managed to snatch two of the previous grants awarded in past years. Musicians are encouraged to…
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Firefighters from Fort MacMurray recently braved the cold and outdoor elements to take part in a charity cookout, with all the money raised to be given to local charities. Five members of the local fire department climbed onto the roof at the Eagle Ridge Tim Hortons to start a 100 hour ordeal, and donations that…
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The Fort MacMurray NDP candidates are confident in their latest campaign, and they believe that their party is strong enough to attract a strong group of followers who will give the PC and Wildrose parties a reason to worry. The area of Wood Buffalo generally leans to the right and has conservative views but this…
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A Wetaskiwin man is facing many criminal charges after committing 14 armed bank robberies across the Alberta province. 52 year old Christopher Allan Zubko is facing over 60 criminal charges and was caught in the act by the RCMP. Officer in Charge of the Strathcona County RCMP Supt. Gary Peck stated “These crimes put the…
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Fort MacMurray is slated to receive a $10 million anti-flood grant from the province, and this is much needed relief for area residents and businesses that may be affected by flooding from the Athabasca River and the thaw that occurs each spring. Two years ago Fort MacMurray experienced severe flooding in some areas, and the…
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