1st degree murder charges have been filed in the 2015 shooting homicide of Tyler David McDermid, almost a year after the 20 year old was shot and killed at a Conklin residence on August 11, 2015. 21 year old Trevor Powder has been arrested and was charged with 1st degree murder. Police allege that Powder…
Read moreAfter the recent devastating wildfire recovery could take years for the Fort McMurray community, but few expect divisions in this area. As a community the Fort McMurray area has always come together in times of crisis, helping out those in need and thinking of the community as a whole instead of the needs and desires…
Read moreThe wildfire damage caused by a wildfire that is still raging on has cost Fort McMurray 20% of the homes in the area after these residences were completely destroyed. Many are saying that this could be the most expensive wildfire ever after the fire is finally contained and all the damage caused can be assessed.…
Read moreA recent ruling by the Canada Supreme Court is cause for celebration by the Wood Buffalo Metis. The highest court in the country has determined that Canada and the government have the exact same responsibilities to the Metis and other non status groups of Indians that it does to the other indigenous people and groups…
Read moreA Fort McMurray woman who was suspected of alleged fraud has been murdered, and her body was discovered in British Columbia. 28 year old Vikki Heppner was found dead on March 29, 2016 close to Stave Lake in close proximity to a service road. Heppner was being investigated in Fort McMurray after it was determined…
Read moreJamie Paris, a 29 year old TransCanada worker, was the welder who died after falling from a scaffolding at a Northern Alberta pipeline construction site while working for the energy company on March 21, 2016. According to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety the workplace accident occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. Jamie Paris was contracted by…
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