An application from CNRL to begin exploring the region near Gregoire Lake has been approved, in spite of the fact that the MacMurray Metis have appealed and requested a hearing on the matter. In September of 2014 CNRL requested permission to engage in exploration close to Gregoire Lake Provincial Park and Anzac in an attempt…
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Campaign season has officially begun, and there are 7 council candidates that Wood Buffalo residents will be able to vote for on the ballot. All seven of the candidates have submitted the required forms for the election campaign that will end on March 30. One of the candidates is Colleen Tatum, who has been previously…
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Students at Fort MacMurray High Schools have completed a new power engineering program, which is very beneficial for students who want to work in the nearby oilsands. 3 local high schools offer the program to students. The off campus coordinator for Father Patrick Mercredi High School Lynda Cachia commented “It’s incredibly impressive. You’re carrying a…
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The Subzero Challenge is held each year in order to raise funds, and this event has really paid of for the Centre of Hope this year with more than $47,000 raised. This is the fourth year that the challenge has been held, and the organization raised $8,000 more this year than they did last year.…
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A probation violation charge for a Fort MacMurray anti-immigration activist has led to arrest. Brad Love is a resident of Fort MacMurray who has a long history of criminal charges which stem from incidents which were racially motivated, and part of the probation terms is that Love does not contact any media or government officials.…
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The Hopscotch & Wines Festival is coming to Fort MacMurray soon, so wine enthusiasts should write in the event on March 21 on their calendars. The festival will be held at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre Fort McMurray from 4 pm until 10 pm. That is 6 hours of scotch, wine, beer, music, giveaways,…
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