A community staple is opening its doors for the first time since the Horse River wildfire. Paddy McSwiggins celebrated their grand opening on Thursday after being closed for nearly three-years. They had been dealing with ongoing insurance issues which kept them closed. Owner Gareth Norris tells Mix News it’s a moment he’s waited so long […]
Bill C-48 is moving forward after being approved by Canada’s Senate. Also known as the tanker ban bill, it would prohibit tankers carrying more than 12,500 metric tonnes of oil from docking along B.C.’s north coast to the Alaska border. Many have spoken out against the ban including Mayor Don Scott, who noted it’s another barrier […]
You’re getting a chance to share your views to help revitalize the downtown core. The municipality is hosting multiple engagement sessions and launching an online survey to get public feedback. Six public events will take place over the next several weeks. June 26, Fort McMurray Urban Market – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27, […]
Street sweeping season hasn’t been too kind for some drivers across Wood Buffalo. Since crews started working on the roads in early May, the municipality has handed out 307 tickets for drivers who’ve continued to park on their street despite no-parking signs being put up. The municipality has also towed 271 vehicles. Drivers are encouraged […]
The provincial government is planning to challenge the federal carbon tax in court. The GoA announced on Thursday they had filed a reference to the Alberta Court of Appeal noting they believe the tax undermines their constitutional power to manage their own natural resources, economy, and greenhouse gases emissions plan. “The federal carbon tax is a clear […]
Suncor Energy is renewing its naming rights and ongoing partnership with the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo. The oil giant has signed a $1 million, 10-year agreement for the Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park. “This will go a long way in making sure this facility continues to offer quality recreational programs to […]
The Salvation Army is struggling to raise funds to keep their programs up and running. The organization is dealing with funding cuts which includes $75,000 from the United Way of Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo after they failed to reach their community campaign goal. Over the weekend, the Salvation Army held the first annual Christmas in June […]
The Fort McKay Métis are welcoming the second approval of the Trans Mountain expansion. On Tuesday, the Federal government green lit the long-awaited pipeline project – but gave no definitive date for the start of construction. Following the announcement, the Iron Coalition – made up of Indigenous leaders across Alberta, confirmed their stance to invest […]
The provincial government is clearing up ‘misinterpretations’ about their stance on GSA’s. Bill 8, also known as the Education Amendment Act, is currently being debated in the Alberta Legislature. These discussions have led to opposition highlighting the UCP’s alleged stance on gay-straight alliances noting they want to contact parents if a child joins one of […]
One person has been seriously injured following a shooting in downtown Fort McMurray over the weekend. Around 12:40 a.m. Sunday, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Biggs Avenue and Hardin Street. When officers arrived on scene they found the man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital by […]
