The Spring Fling fundraising event held by the Northern Lights Regional Health centre has helped to raise $175,000 for local healthcare needs. The Shell Place Ballroom was the venue for the Spring Fling event, and the fundraiser was one of the first events to be held at the recently finished structure. The theme of the…
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Fake job offers and employment scams for oil workers are on the rise, prompting the Alberta government to issue a warning on this subject. The Alberta oil and gas sector is seeing more and more reductions, budget cuts, and layoffs, but the number of fake job offers and scam employment ads are growing. Advertisements and…
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A fatal crash on Highway 63 in October of last year has led to charges for a local Fort MacMurray man. The charges that were placed against Kaliappan Subramaniam involve allegations that he engaged in dangerous driving causing death. In October of 2014 Subramaniam was driving a bus that was full with tradespeople, and the…
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The ER wait times at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre are among the best in Alberta, but they still fall short of the goals that the province has set for the year. A goal of 90% of patients getting a bed in the hospital within 8 hours was set in 2010, but recent documents…
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The Wood Buffalo council byelection is being held today, and residents are reminded to vote. The special election was made necessary when Coun. Guy Boutilier resigned on January 24. Seven individuals are running for the council. The polls opened at 9 am this morning and they will stay open until 8 pm tonight. Poll locations…
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Wood Buffalo residents may want to mark the Easter Brunch at MacDonald Island Park on Sunday, April 8 on their calendars. This annual event brings families and individuals from all around Wood Buffalo, and it is a memorable event that offers fun, food, and laughter for the Easter holiday. The brunch will be held at…
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