Fort MacMurray residents experienced the real consequences of vehicle accidents with the help of a new campaign to promote highway safety. The Coalition for a Safer 63 ad 881 started a new campaign to help make residents aware of collisions and to remind them to drive safely on the local highways. The coalition placed…
Read moreFort MacMurray residents may find that traffic on Highway 63 is at a slower pace while bridge repairs are underway. For a period of a few days only one lane will be available for traffic to use, and that could mean longer travel times for some. The bridge repair will occur near the La…
Read moreThe northern lights in Fort MacMurray are a fascinating sight, and people come from all over to view this natural phenomenon. The colors that can be seen in the northern lights, also called the Aurora Borealis, range from deep reds to blues to greens. Fort MacMurray is situated on the 56th parallel it can…
Read moreThere are a number of winter weather terms that Fort MacMurray residents, and even visitors during the colder months, should know and understand. These terms will help you understand what type of weather to expect and how severe conditions may become. These include: Wind Chill- Wind chill means what it feels like outdoors in…
Read moreIn the remote location of Fort MacMurray winter can be rough, and residents are already preparing for winter in many ways. The bitter cold, excessive snow, and other weather conditions in the colder months can be brutal, and if you are not fully prepared you could find yourself in a life threatening situation without…
Read moreA Fort MacMurray taxi strike that was scheduled to occur over the weekend has been averted for now, but it is too soon to tell is all sides will reach an agreement in order to prevent further strike efforts or not. The taxi strike was averted only after the council put the concerns of…
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