A recent Fort MacMurray drug bust has led to criminal charges against two local men, and the individuals charged are accused of being the leaders in a Northern Alberta drug operation that was widespread and highly complex. Jason Mulley, 31 years old, and Patrick Felix, 34 years old, were both arrested last Wednesday after an…
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The latest reports show that the restructuring attempts at Ivanhoe Energy have failed, and the company has announced the fact that the creditor restructuring talks were not successful and the business is bankrupt. The failed attempt was first reported last week, and the small company in the oilsands region stated that it has worked diligently…
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There has been another downtown Fort MacMurray shooting according to the Alberta RCMP, and the shooting occurred on Tuesday, June 3, at around 5:30 am. A 32 ear old man reported being shot while he was on Richard Street, and he was taken to the hospital after the incident. The shooting victim received injuries that…
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Keyano College has been forced to cut staffing levels and programs due to the current financial situation, and a dozen academic programs and 18 staff will be cut in order to reduce costs. The programs involved will be suspended, and some may be permanently terminated. The budget issues would also cause 18 staff members to…
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Brian Jean, the Wildrose Opposition Leader, is requesting that the provincial government terminate the Parsons Creek continuing care facility development. This request is not because Jean thinks that the facility is not needed, rather that it should be located in downtown Fort MacMurray at Willow Square instead. Jean said “There’s still a chance to get…
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A downtown shooting in Fort MacMurray has caused the death of the victim. On Tuesday May 26, at approximately 4 am, the RCMP responded to a call and found a shooting victim inside an apartment complex. The victim was transported to the hospital but police reported Wednesday evening that the 22 year old male had…
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