High school students in Fort McMurray saw a decline in their testing scores in the last year, and this decline was across the board and occurred at both public and Catholic schools in the area. Both district had fewer students who received testing scores of excellent and acceptable when the students took their diploma examinations.…
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During two different open house meetings Suncor Energy struggled to get the support of local residents for the Voyageur project but that has not stopped the company from pushing ahead and trying to get people to eventually warm up to the idea. Voyageur would be situated just kilometres from the city limits, and some think…
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A new weather catcher that will cost $2.2 million to install in Jubilee Plaza has many residents debating whether this expenditure is justified. The weather catcher is classified as a public art installation, and it will consist of 6 stories of pipes, grates, and latticework. The project will dispense rain and mist from the pipes…
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Fort McMurray Landmark Cinemas is now showing the Goosebumps movie, giving kids who are old enough a good scare and a great time. The movie is based on the scary novels by R.L. Stine that were designed for middle and high school aged kids. In the movie parents can expect to see some monsters, and…
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Flu season is close, and Alberta Health Services has started the flu vaccine campaign for Fort McMurray in order to provide area residents with some protection from this disease. The public can take advantage of flu vaccine shots which are offered free of charge, all you have to do is go to the Thickewood area…
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1. Trick or treating is something that every kid looks forward to, but this can be a risky activity if your costume blocks your vision or makes it hard for you to see in certain spots. Choose costumes that allow full vision to prevent your little princess or pirate from getting hurt tonight. 2. Halloween…
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