A new upscale restaurant downtown is now open, and Ristorante Cosa Nostra hopes to offer patrons something unique and unforgettable. It all started with a Facebook group called “[Controversial Humour] Fort McMurray Everything goes!!!” Mark Hobson, or Chef Marko as he is better known, posted a question to the group on Facebook that asked Does…
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Wood Buffalo is losing some local eateries, and some residents are nostalgic about the closings. McRay’s Classic Cafe and Gino’s Pub will be closed, and a liquidation sale will be held. Owner of the eateries Jennifer Eastwood told the media “The whole reason why we’re closing is because we can’t come to terms on a…
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A plane crash near Fort MacMurray last week is still under investigation, and the investigators have stated that there is no way to know who was piloting the Cessna 172 immediately before the aircraft crashed. The plane collided wit another aircraft and then crashed to the ground last Sunday. According to Edmonton regional manager for…
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Keyano College has announced additional staff layoffs in a second round of cuts intended to help manage expenses and stay competitive in the current economy. The Trades and Industrial Safety Certifications classes have been cut, and these cuts and staff layoffs are a response by the college to increasing financial pressure as the local economy…
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Fort MacMurray has gained a new OB/GYN, a sorely needed addition in the local medical community. This is the second OB/GYN specialist that has been recruited to the area this year by Alberta Health Services. Earlier this year it was announced that Dr. Nnabuike Ngene would open a maternity and women care practice in Fort…
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The council for Wood Buffalo recently granted $1.5 million for the Local Helicopter Emergency Response Organization so that medevac services can continue to operate around the clock and will be available when needed. The grant payment will be spread out over a 12 month period. The vote by council members was unanimous. According to Phoenix…
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