The RMWB is encouraging recreational boaters to stay off Gregoire Lake as Alberta Forestry airtankers and helicopters are actively skimming the water to help fight a wildfire in the region. The out of control blaze, which is located approximately 37 km south-southwest of Anzac, has grown to roughly 1945 hectares. The province says most of […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is officially getting the green light. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet made the announcement Tuesday that the project will move forward and that it is imperative to the future of the Canadian economy and our livelihood. The Federal government purchased the pipeline from Kinder Morgan for $4.5 billion last May […]
A Fort McMurray Oil Baron is heading to Russia to represent a team of AJHL all-stars at the 2019 Junior Club World Cup. MOB Defenseman Ryan Conroy was named to the AJHL roster this morning, which will compete in an 8-team international tournament in late August. The 18-year-old scored 3 goals and added 21 assists […]
A Wood Buffalo RCMP officer has been found not guilty in relation to the August 2016 death of 41-year-old Tracy Janvier. Michelle Phillips was in a Fort McMurray courtroom on Friday for the end of her trial, after being charged with two counts of dangerous driving. Back on August 21, 2016, Wood Buffalo RCMP received […]
A trade student at Keyano College is celebrating a feat that’s rarely be done across the province. Third year electrical apprentice Darvi Higdon took her Apprenticeship and Industry Training board test back in March. It consists of 100 questions and needs a score of at least 70 per cent to pass. Higdon scored 100 per […]
There are some games you just want to forget. That was the mentality for the Fort McMurray Monarchs – following a 49-0 defeat at the hands of the Cold Lake Fighter Jets on Saturday… their worst loss in franchise history. The loss drops the Monarchs to 1-2 on the season. Despite the loss, Head Coach […]
Parks Canada is confirming their stance to continue work to protect Wood Buffalo National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage Centre released a draft decision on June 7 on the progress made to protect the area noting more work is still needed. The federal government has been working on conserving the area after multiple reports over […]
Multiple oil companies are speaking out against the federal government’s decision to minimally amend Bill C-69. The Senate passed the federal bill, which would have made it virtually impossible to build pipelines, last week after making around 180 amendments after discussions with industry representatives, provinces, and more. However, many of the changes were rejected. The […]
The federal government is looking to help Alberta’s economy grow through multiple initiatives. Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi announced on Friday their plans to help create jobs across the province and keeping Canada competitive on the global market. Their priorities include emerging and transforming resource sectors, improving export access, strengthening education opportunities for future workers, […]
The Toronto Raptors playoff success is having a big impact on the sport in Wood Buffalo. The team has been the talk of the country and it’s been no different for Northern Trailblazers Basketball, Fort McMurray’s only community league. Director of Junior Programs and House League Rachel Ivey tells Mix News the Raptors are the […]
