The recent accidental poisoning of an entire family in Fort MacMurray has many people wondering what phosphine is, why it is used, and just how dangerous this insecticide is. Phosphine is a gas that is colorless, and this gas is also odorless when it is in the pure form. This substance is used for many…
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The provincial candidates for Fort MacMurray have been named by the NDP, making it the second party to do so. The candidates named include public school teacher Ariana Mancini and plant operator for Suncor Energy Stephen Drover. Both candidates are hoping to gain support from former supporter of Wildrose and PC who have become jaded.…
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A suspicious death in Fort MacMurray is being investigated by the RCMP. The death occurred on Monday night at an apartment complex located on MacDonald Ave. Details so far are few and incomplete, and police are still looking into the incident and are releasing little information to the public right now because the investigation is…
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Fort MacMurray will benefit from a deal between UofA and Keyano which is intended to make post secondary programming more accessible to residents in the northern region. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by both Keyano College and UofA so that Fort MacMurray receives a new collaborative education degree. Students who want to finish…
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Student fundraising in Fort MacMurray recently was for a very good cause, homelessness. National organization Raising the Roof partnered with the Centre of Hope in Fort MacMurray to raise funds and awareness about homelessness. A Toque Tuesday event was held, with toque and sock sales raining money to help homeless in the local and national…
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Fort MacMurray is gearing up for 2015 WinterPlay, and all of the signs that the time is near can be seen. The air is cold and crisp, there is plenty of snow and ice available, and the Snye has frozen. 2015 WinterPlay will start on February 27 and go through March 1, and the winter…
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