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First Nations teens take part in Canadian Forces summer camp

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More than 100 First Nations teenagers are gathered at a special summer camp near Geraldton, Ontario this week.

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Northern Gateway pipeline: First Nations outline constitutional challenges

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Several B.C. First Nations laid out their plans to fight Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline proposal in the courts at a news conference this morning in Vancouver.

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Northern Gateway Pipeline: First Nations to outline legal challenges

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Leaders from several B.C. First Nations are expected to lay out their legal plans to fight Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, at a news conference this morning in Vancouver.

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Saskatchewan premier says Senate ‘atrophy is not a bad end game’

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Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has been a vocal proponent of abolishing the Senate. With the Prime Minister now under pressure to fill vacancies in the upper chamber, Wall argues that not appointing new senators might be the way to get rid of the institution.

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The Top Fort MacMurray Neighborhoods to Visit or Live In

There are many Fort MacMurray neighborhoods which are top choices for visitors or potential residents. These neighborhoods or districts include:

  • Abasand Heights
  • Beacon Hill
  • Confederation Heights
  • Dickinsfield
  • Downtown
  • Gregoire
  • Lakewood
  • Parsons Creek
  • Thickwood, or Thickwood Heights

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  • Waterways
  • Wood Buffalo

Each Fort MacMurray neighborhood offers certain residence types, amenities, real estate demographics, and other features. Some districts have many stores and businesses, others are mainly residential. Some neighborhoods offer specific attractions, others have little to attract tourists and visitors and are mainly homes. If you are planning to move to Fort MacMurray or you already live here and you are considering a change in neighborhoods then there are some districts which may be more preferable than others. Your personal preferences are also important. Some people want excitement in their neighborhood, others want to live a quiet and relaxing life at home.

Visitors to Fort MacMurray may choose neighborhoods to stay in that offer many different amenities and attractions. Districts which are mostly residential may not work for short term visitors who want to be close to downtown and the heartbeat of this area. Some neighborhoods offer many lodging choices with numerous hotels, others do not offer this feature. Restaurants, bars, and other types of establishments are popular with visitors, but these may not be as important to residents who live in Fort MacMurray. Do your research if you are planning a trip or vacation to Fort MacMurray, or you are moving from one district to another, so that you choose the right neighborhood to stay in.