Applications Open for Wood Buffalo Economic Development Board Amid Council Restructuring
Applications Open for New Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development Fort McMurray, AB— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is now accepting applications for the new board of directors for Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (WBEDT). This follows last week’s decision by the Municipal Council to dissolve the previous board consisting of Mayor Sandy Bowman, CAO Henry Hunter, and two councillors, and appoint themselves as Interim…
Nov. 4 By-Election to Decide Ward 4’s New RMWB Councillor
Ward 4 By-Election in RMWB Set for Monday, Results Expected November 8 Fort McMurray, AB —Residents in Ward 4 of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) are preparing to elect a new municipal councillor in an upcoming by-election. Eligible…
Support Staff Vote on Dispute Inquiry Board’s Offer, Strike Notice Possible
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Hold Vote as Possible Strike Looms Fort McMurray, AB—There are new developments in the potential strike by support staff with Fort McMurray’s Catholic and Public School Divisions. Earlier this month the Province’s Dispute Inquiry Board…
Arts Inc. Project Receives Major Boost from Local Business
Arts Hub Project in Fort McMurray Receives $50,000 Boost from Birch Mountain Enterprises FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo received a major contribution to its Arts Inc. project this week. Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) has donated $50,000…
US Imports of Oilsands Reach Historic High
US Imports of Canadian Crude Reach Record High The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is making a significant impact on Canada’s oil trade. The United States Energy Administration reported that crude oil imports from Canada reached an all-time high in July,…