Fringe Festival coming to Fort McMurray
A Fringe Theatre Festival is coming to Fort McMurray thanks to Theatre Just Because. The Fort McMurray Fringe Festival will take place on Saturday, August 31, at Heritage Village. The event will showcase a range of local talents, providing artists of all experience levels an opportunity to develop their craft in front of local audiences. “As someone who has cherished the magic of Fringe festivals for years, I am overwhelmed…
Alberta says federal environment law remains unconstitutional
The Alberta government says that despite recent changes, Ottawa’s Impact Assessment Act remains unconstitutional. The federal government recently amended the act following its dismissal by the Supreme Court on constitutional grounds. Premier Smith, Justice Minister Mickey Amery, and Environment Minister…
Cool temps, rain, and wind direction helping wildfire fighting efforts
Two out of control wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area continue to be cause for concern for Alberta Wildfire. One near Fort Chipewyan sparked Monday morning, while the one burning southwest of Fort McMurray has expanded to nearly 6,600…
With updates: High winds continue to challenge firefighters
Update: 6:00 p.m. May 12, 2024 All schools remain open Monday in both the Fort McMurray Public and Fort McMurray Catholic School Divisions. District officials for both divisions say they are closely monitoring the wildfire situation and will communicate directly…
With updates: Wildfire smoke visible from Fort McMurray: Fire 16 km away
Update 5:00 p.m. May 11, 2024 The RMWB and Alberta Wildfire are responding to a wildfire in the Gregoire area near the Petro Canada along Highway 63. Harvard Media News will update with more information as it becomes available. Update…