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Fort MacMurray MP Confuses Pakistan and India During Recent Ceremony

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Fort MacMurray, Pakistan

 

David Yurdiga, the Fort McMurray-Athabasca MP, has issued an apology to the Indian community for his earlier mistake confusing India and Pakistan when he spoke at J. Howard Pew Park for the Fort Mcmurray Gujarati Cultural Society. The event was to celebrate the Independence of India. When asked about the error Yurdiga stated “I understand the information I was given regarding the India Independence Day speech was inaccurate; however I took full responsibility to ensure I made the appropriate adjustments during my speech. I am currently working with the community leaders of the Fort McMurray Gujarati Cultural Society, and I look forward to our meeting as discussed. All cultures and communities are critical to the success of our Canadian way of life, and I am committed and dedicated to continue working with the many diverse communities in this region.”

The formal apology by David Yurdiga about his error concerning Pakistan during his Fort MacMurray speech has not satisfied some in the local Indian community. According to Nidal Patel, who is a member of the group which held the event, “This guy was so rude. He did not properly apologize for his mistake or explain it to us. I mean everyone took it as a ‘Yeah, OK. That happens.’ But we were expecting an explanation and formal apology. We as a people are peaceful. We don’t do violence or those things. But India and Pakistan is a sensitive issue. To show up at an Indian ceremony and speak about Pakistan was seen as insensitive to us. We recognize it was a mistake, but at the same time, it seems he didn’t do his homework. Our flag was clearly not Pakistani. At the top, he did not properly apologize and express his mistake, and we would like one.”

 

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Dr. Frankenstein Probe Leads to Illegal Weapons in Fort MacMurray

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Fort MacMurray, illegal weapons

 

Fort MacMurray police recently seized a number of illegal weapons that are linked to the so called Dr. Frankenstein, a weapons trafficker believed to be based in Langley, British Columbia. Canadian law enforcement have been working with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Explosives in order to prevent illegal weapon trafficking in the USA and Canada. According to the investigators Dr. Frankenstein is suspected of selling gun parts and equipment online that allows the conversion of Glock pistols, so that the weapons are turned into fully automatic pistols with silencer equipment. Fort MacMurray police searched the home of Travis Saunders and a number of illegal weapons were seized during the search.

When Fort MacMurray police served the search warrant for illegal weapons a number of items were seized. These items included a fully automatic Glock pistol that had been modified, along with more than 3000 rounds of ammunition that included pistol rounds, shotgun shells, and rifle rounds. Fort MacMurray police also seized two shotguns, a Tikka T3 rifle, two handguns, a Bushmaster Carbon 15 rifle, a Savage Arms assault rifle, and five rifles. According to Alberta Serious Incident Response Team Inspector Gary Peck “I really don’t know why someone would have a gun like that and that’s why it’s concerning. The ability to control that type of weapon would be extremely difficult. It’s comparable to an Uzi. Obviously there’s a number of different types of weapons there and many can be used in hunting situations … but then there’s those other types of weapons.”

 

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Fort MacMurray Gets Visit From Two Well Known Celebrities

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celebrities, Fort MacMurray

 

Recently Fort MacMurray welcomed two well known celebrities for a visit. Both Darren Aronofsky and Leonardo DiCaprio spent a recent weekend in Fort MacMurray when they checked out the oilsands. Both celebrities have been nominated for an Oscar award and they wanted a closer look at the Athabasca oilsands that are situated in the area. Once social media was tipped off about the visit people went wild. The celebrity duo hit Fort MacMurray because they are considering a documentary and they wanted to scope things out in person. DiCaprio and Aronofsky were in a group that also included Sierra Club members. It is well known that Leonardo has been very vocal in his criticism of the oil industry so it is highly doubtful that any documentary he produces on this industry will be favorable.

According to Leonardo DiCaprio in a statement that he made in a recent documentary “The fossil-fuel industry continues to pull that carbon out of the ground. They drill, they frack, they mine earning astronomical profits. We must fight to keep this carbon in the ground. And it is possible.” Both celebrities took a plane to visit Fort Chipewyan but first they toured some of the oilsands sites. According to sources no environmental group was involved in initiating the trip, DiCaprio wanted to come to the area so he did. While the celebrities were in the Fort MacMurray region they met with members of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. The spokesman for these members, Eriel Deranger,, said “It was a big boon for the community. People reacted the way you would expect people in a small community to react when someone like Leonardo DiCaprio visits. It’s only natural he would come here. We really hope his research into his project includes our community.”

 

 

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Tim Horton’s Will be Bought by Burger King. What This Means for Fort MacMurray Residents.

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Tim Horton’s, Burger King, Fort MacMurray

 

Tim Horton’s is a coffee shop that is Canadian, but the chain will soon be bought out by Burger King. What does this mean for fort MacMurray residents though? Will the residents of the area still be able to get their favorite cup of joe at their beloved coffee shop or will all of the Tim Horton’s locations be converted to Burger King instead? The deal involves both cash and the transfer of stock, and it will create the third largest group related to fast food restaurants. Once both companies announced that they were in negotiations the stock of Tim Horton’s and Burger King rose. Those who hold shares in Tim Horton’s will receive cash for their shares plus they will receive a portion of shares from the merger as well.

Fort MacMurray is a community that enjoys coffee, and the acquisition of Tim Horton’s by Burger King may upset some who really enjoy the coffee menus that the coffee and doughnut chain offer. The move is expected to save money for the Burger King group as well, because acquiring Tim Horton’s will allow Burger King to move to Canada and avoid being taxed double on any profits that are earned outside of the USA. Whether Fort MacMurray residents will approve of the change and be happy with the merger or not remains to be seen. Since there is currently a Tim Horton’s in the area this change will have an impact but it is too soon to tell whether this impact will be positive or negative.

 

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Interesting Facts About Camp Life Around Fort MacMurray

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Fort MacMurray, camp life around Fort MacMurray

Camp life around Fort MacMurray is a big part of life for many of the workers who are employed by the big oil companies, and for those who have never experienced this life it may seem surreal. Many of the workers in and around Fort MacMurray perform shift work, and a shift can vary from 4 days on up to 20 days on before a break is provided. Common shifts include 4 on 3 off, 10 on and 4 off, 14 on and 7 off, and at times 20 on and 8 off. Camp life around Fort MacMurray can be hard, but those who work from the camps and are out of town can typically earn 50% more as a result. Since there is nowhere to spend the money being made camp workers in Fort MacMurray can save a considerable sum in a short time period.

There are certain amenities that are usually offered in camp life around Fort MacMurray. Each worker will usually have a bed, a desk, and a television, and each camp normally has meals, entertainment, and even a bar for workers to relax in during the evenings. The camps near Fort Murray usually provide a wide range of food choices and workers receive ample amounts of food. Many of the oil companies will arrange for worker transportation to and from the camps. Some of the bigger camps even have indoor recreational areas and many activities to keep the workers occupied when they are not busy in the field.

 

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The Fort MacMurray Residential Services Available

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Fort MacMurray, residential services

There are a number of residential services which are offered in Fort MacMurray, and if you are new in town or looking to change your current services then knowing what is available can be very helpful. There are business services, utilities, banks and credit unions, grocery stores, health and beauty establishments, healthcare providers, and much more. Fort MacMurray residential services for utilities include numerous companies to choose from. Shaw Cable, Direct Energy, Enmax Energy, Telus, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Water Department, and Alberta Energy Savings all offer specific utilities to residents of Fort MacMurray. There are also residential services for housing, schools, social services, worship services, employment, and other categories. It is a good idea to contact the businesses and service providers that you want before you need the service, to ensure that you know what is needed to start the service.

Fort MacMurray is in a region which is somewhat remote and out of the way, but there are still plenty of residential services and those who live in the area do not go without. If you are planning to relocate to Fort MacMurray or the Wood Buffalo area then you should contact the provider of the residential services before you even arrive. You may need to provide certain verifications or pay a deposit, depending on the service you are trying to turn on or get started and the company that you are dealing with. This will ensure that there are no delays when you are ready for the services that you want or need.