Residents in the Gregoire neighbourhood can safely drink and use their tap water again now that the boil water advisory for the area has been lifted. On March 6, 2016 a waterline break occurred along Gregoire Drive early in the morning, and a boil water order was issued by the Alberta Health Services. AHS was…
Read moreA collaborative agreement has been signed by both Mount Royal University and Keyano College, so that students have an easier time earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science without having to leave Fort McMurray to do this. The new program will focus on the environmental problems and issues, and the solutions to these…
Read moreSeveral senior city managers in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have been let go, including Brian Moore who was the executive director of planning and regional development, Kola Oladimeji who was director of financial services, Emdad Haque who was director of engineering, and Bradley Evanson who was director of planning and development. Confirmation that…
Read moreThree men who are members of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation have made some serious accusations, saying that the chief of the band and the band administrator have been engaged in bribery in order to win support in an upcoming election. The band members say that voters are being paid to support the chief and…
Read moreDon’t apply for new credit: It may seem natural to apply for a credit card at a home improvement store or a furniture store when you are about to become a homeowner, but applying for credit can lower your credit score. Not only will you lose a few points because of a credit inquiry, but…
Read moreThe 2016 Arctic Winter Games will take place soon in Greenland, and 3 artists from Fort McMurray will have the opportunity to perform and bring some of their culture to the rest of the world. Artists Mat Cote, Camryn Hannigan, and Akshaya Lakshimi will represent their community in Greenland during the games, performing an original…
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