Dr. John O’Connor, a respected Fort Chipewyan physician who has been serving the local community for more than 15 years, has been suddenly terminated without any explanation. Last Friday evening Dr. O’Connor was informed that Fort Chipewyan no longer required his medical services, and up until that moment the physician felt that he was secure…
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Brian Jean is making accusations against his PC opponents over Willow Square. Jean is accusing is opponents of hypocrisy over the project and they are pointing the finger right back at him. Two emails from 2012 show that both Don Scott and Mike Allen were against moving a long term care facility to Parson’s Creek…
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The possible use of TFWs at Fort MacMurray International Airport to replace laid off custodial staff has many people upset. Protests at the airport have been held and a lot of criticism has been given, some of it from people in high places and important positions. Initially Robert Clements was unresponsive to the concerns of…
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CUPE workers at Fort MacMurray International Airport had accepted pay cuts before the upcoming layoffs of custodial staff were announced. According to the CUPE Local 1505, the union that represents custodial workers at the airport. Pay cuts were accepted by the union and it’s members in order to help bring operational expenses under control after…
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RMWB is making an attempt to clear up and tighten the rules that relate to taxpayer funded travel expenses when political events are involved. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo council held a vote to develop an expense policy for events which are political fundraisers. Under the new rules being implemented municipal officials will only…
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The Wood Buffalo RCMP was investigating an ATV accident that resulted in a death in the area of Saprae Creek. The death involved a 57 year old man, and the accident was reported at approximately 9:50 pm on April 28. The accident occurred southeast of Fort MacMurray and the man was pronounced dead at the…
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