Fort McMurray School Support Staff to Hold Strike Vote Amid Contract Dispute
Strike Vote Scheduled for Fort McMurray Catholic, Public School Support Staff FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Support workers at both the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public School Divisions are set to vote on strike action next week. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals 2545 and 2559 will vote on Sept. 10 and 11 to decide whether to authorize a strike. A “yes” vote would allow CUPE to…
Chamber of Commerce Announces Business Awards Finalists
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Business Awards Gala, which will take place on October 24th at the Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre. The event will honor the exceptional achievements of…
RMWB seeking applications for boards and committees
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking residents to serve on Council-appointed boards and committees. The RMWB has over 70 vacancies to fill across 18 different boards. Applications are open for positions on a range…
RCMP Plan Indigenous Recruitment and More Cyber-Crime Enforcement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are gearing up for more service calls, shifting demographics, and new technology. Canada’s national police force has released a three-year strategic plan, titled “The Next Chapter, 2024-27.” The plan focuses on recruiting and retaining…
CUPE Calls for Public Support in Labour Dispute with Public and Catholic School Boards as Strike Vote Looms
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking public support in its labor dispute with local school boards. On Tuesday, CUPE launched websites urging the public to advocate for school support workers represented by Locals…