A former commuter to the Fort MacMurray area has been charged for possessing child pornography and for sexual exploitation, and there are numerous charges pending against the suspect. In March of 2015 police became aware that 36 year old Edmonton resident and Fort MacMurray commuter William Swanson was alleged to have shared child pornography online…
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An NDP motion to make changes to the food subsidy program so that northern communities can participate was voted down by conservatives. The motion was made in an attempt to expand the food subsidy program so that more northern communities would have access. Over 40 isolated communities including Fort Chipewyan would have benefited from the…
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The RMWB council is expected to receive an indoor recreation plan for review. This plan is expected to recommend creating two completely new complexes for indoor recreational opportunities for residents. One of the complexes proposed in the plan will be on a Northside site and the other will be in a development in Saline Creek.…
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The land transfer for Willow Square is still on hold from the province, waiting for an approved plan to be submitted. The RMWB council voted last week to have the Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation prepare a report covering the time and cost considerations on 5 different possible options for the location. Alberta seniors…
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Last Friday, June 12, 2015, was the opening day for the new Shell Place Stadium, and people showed up in crowds for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Around 2,300 people took part in the ceremony for the ribbon cutting which marked the official opening of the facility. Mayor Melissa Blake was thrilled to take part, saying…
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The Shell Place construction included cost overruns, but these added expenses were recently approved by the council. Just days before the facility was set to open to the public the project budget had a $4.3 million deficit due to cost overruns. Last Tuesday the RMWB council voted on a capital budget amendment which would increase…
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