Imperial Oil Faces Major Fine for Oil Spill Affecting First Nation Community
Imperial Oil Fined Over $1 Million for Sarnia Spill Impacting Aamjiwnaang First Nation Imperial Oil has been fined over $1 million after pleading guilty to a charge under Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act. The case relates to a 2021 release of approximately 1,150 litres of slop oil at its Sarnia refinery. According to documents published by the Government of Ontario, the spill contained a mixture of crude oil, water, and waste…
Latest Updates on Fatal Crash: Driver Was Under Suspension. GFM Exceeds $65k
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The tragic death of Emily Verge, a Fort McMurray woman killed while working at a downtown restaurant on Saturday, is drawing attention from across Canada. From Newfoundland to Victoria, Canadians are sharing condolences as Emily’s friends,…
Lavallee Sworn in as Ward 4 Councillor
Stella Lavallee Sworn in as Ward 4 Councillor Following By-Election Win FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Residents in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) living in Ward 4 once again have a voice on Municipal Council. Newly elected councillor Stella Lavallee…
Bitumen into Battery Metals: Alberta’s $40M Competition Targets High-Value Materials
Alberta Launches $40 Million Competition to Develop Advanced Materials from Natural Resources FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Government of Alberta has announced a $40 million investment to support advanced materials and manufacturing technologies in the province. The funding is part of…
The Accused in a fatal crash, was prohibited from driving for medical reasons
There is new information about a fatal crash in Fort McMurray on Saturday. The driver was medically prohibited from driving, according to a court document obtained and verified by the Canadian Press. On Saturday morning a Ford F350 pick up…