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Fort McMurray’s Arts Hub Nears Reality—But Support Needed

Jon TupperAug 27, 2024

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The design of Fort McMurray’s much-anticipated Arts Inc. creative hub downtown has been finalized, marking a significant milestone in the project. GEC Architecture completed the design for the Arts Inc. space, which will transform the old Landmark Cinemas building downtown into a vibrant center for creativity, cultural expression, and economic development. The next step in bringing the Arts Inc. project to life will be selecting a…

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Fort McMurray Schools to Stay Open Despite Possible Support Staff Strike

Jon TupperAug 26, 20241 min read

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Classes will continue even if support staff go on strike, according to a joint statement from the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic school districts. The districts assured parents that schools will remain open even if support…

RCMP Missing Person Poster, Cody Wallis. Supplied image

Police attempting to locate missing person

Jon TupperAug 25, 20241 min read

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Cody Wallis, 39, of Fort McMurray, was last heard from on August 21, and police are concerned for his well-being. Wallis is…

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Public and Catholic School support staff to hold strike vote

Jon TupperAug 25, 20242 min read

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Support staff from the Fort McMurray Catholic and Public School Divisions are set to hold a strike vote in early September. A letter obtained by Harvard Media News from CUPE Local 2559, which represents support staff…

Wood Buffalo RCMP on the scene of a Serious Motor Vehicle Collision South of Anzac

Wood Buffalo RCMP on the scene of a Serious Motor Vehicle Collision South of Anzac

jkeatingAug 23, 20241 min read

Wood Buffalo RCMP are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 881, south of Anzac, near Long Lake Access Road. The Harvard Media News Centre received initial reports suggesting that the incident involves a Regional…

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