Fort MacMurray is under a wildfire advisory due to extremely dry conditions. The dry spring this year has led to the advisory coming earlier than usual. The Forest and Emergency Response division of the Alberta government has made public an advisory after the fire hazard rating for the Fort McMurray Wildfire Management Area has increased.…
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The Fort MacMurray Oilsands Dance Party drew a crowd on Saturday night at the banquet hall of the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre, and everyone who attended had a great time. 30 different residents, politicians, and business leaders in the local community each spent a single minute explaining why the oilsands are special to them.…
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Is a new proposed Suncor mining project located too close to Fort MacMurray? The project would be located only 6 kilometres from the city, and some think that that is just too close for comfort. So far Suncor has met with aboriginal groups and municipal authorities in order to gain some feedback on the proposal…
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A downtown chase through Fort MacMurray last weekend led to numerous charges against the female responsible. 39 year old Joyce Bone was arrested immediately following the police chase and she has been charged with 14 charges including criminal and traffic offenses. According to local police a report of dangerous driving was received, and this led…
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The Fort MacMurray NDP candidates are confident in their latest campaign, and they believe that their party is strong enough to attract a strong group of followers who will give the PC and Wildrose parties a reason to worry. The area of Wood Buffalo generally leans to the right and has conservative views but this…
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Fort MacMurray is slated to receive a $10 million anti-flood grant from the province, and this is much needed relief for area residents and businesses that may be affected by flooding from the Athabasca River and the thaw that occurs each spring. Two years ago Fort MacMurray experienced severe flooding in some areas, and the…
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