RMWB Council votes to become full-time without public consultation
Some controversy at RWMB council, as Councillors voted in favour of becoming full-time. The decision, made after a 6-3 vote in favour, came after a heated debate during Tuesday’s council meeting. The motion was presented without any public notice before the meeting. It is not known how the decision to become a full-time council will impact salaries, benefits, or travel allowances. Harvard Media News has reached out to the RMWB,…
Alberta to close Energy War Room
The province is shutting down Canadian Energy Centre Ltd. (CEC), also known as the “Energy War Room.” The multi-billion-dollar agency was established by the UCP government under former Premier Jason Kenney to advocate for the Canadian, particularly the Alberta, energy…
Keyano receives major boost to Haul Truck program
Keyano College is receiving major upgrades to its Haul Truck Operator program. Prairies Economic Development Canada is investing $766,000 towards two state-of-the-art haul truck simulators. The federal agency is also funding software upgrades to the four existing simulators at the…
RMWB reach agreement with union
The Canadian Union of Public Employees 1505 (CUPE) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) announced a joint plan to enhance service delivery efficiency after several months of negotiations. Earlier this year, the RMWB informed CUPE of the potential…
Two Fort McMurray residents facing charges after downtown armed robbery
Two suspects are facing armed robbery charges after an incident in downtown Fort McMurray last week. Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to the Shoppers Drug Mart on the 8600 block of Franklin Avenue on Wednesday night at around 7:30. It…