In Wood Buffalo temporary foreign workers are being paid less than Canadian workers by construction companies, and some of the TFWs are working in the Athabasca oilsands. The Alberta Federation of Labour has received documentation that hundreds of companies in Wood Buffalo and Alberta are being allowed to pay TFWs far below what Canadian workers…
Read moreRecently Wood Buffalo has had plenty of culture to offer to residents, thanks to Culture Days. There were more than 17 cultural events held in a 5 day period, giving visitors and residents both plenty of artistic activities and items to choose from. The Wood Buffalo Alberta Culture Days was held from September 24 through…
Read morePenhorwood owners are quite upset over a letter received by the Wood Buffalo Municipality, and many say that they feel threatened because of the harsh letter that was sent to them. The municipality has formally apologized if the letter seemed harsh, and said that it was not the intention of the municipality to deal…
Read moreWood Buffalo residents recently found out what the deal was about the roving purple number 3 that has been spotted, and it involves a community engagement campaign called the 3 things movement. This is a new initiative by the municipality to engage residents and encourage them to make a difference 3 things at a time.…
Read moreLocal taxi drivers in Wood Buffalo recently started negotiating with the Taxicab Advisory Committee and the municipal council members, but it is still possible that the drivers could end up going on strike on September 6 if their demands are not met. One of the biggest issues that Wood Buffalo taxi drivers have is…
Read moreA new app for residents and visitors to Wood Buffalo was a hit as soon as it was released. The app is called the Best of Wood Buffalo, and it helps people find the best places for the activities that are desired. Whether you are looking for a great restaurant, the best store to find…
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