First Nations Buy Equity in Major Transmission Line Around Fort McMurray
Two local First Nations are gaining partial ownership of a major transmission line from Edmonton to Fort McMurray. Canadian Utilities Limited announced on Monday the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the Mikisew Cree First Nation, by way of the Mikisew Group of Companies, are two of seven Indigenous groups purchasing 40 per cent of interest in the Fort McMurray West 500-kV Transmission Project. Also a part of the deal are the Bigstone Cree…
Arts Council Receiving Provincial Grant For Upcoming Alberta Culture Days
Arts Council Wood Buffalo is receiving a grant from the provincial government to help celebrate culture days in Wood Buffalo. The GoA announced on Monday they are featuring five three-day events across the province so people can learn more about Alberta’s…
Province To Unveil First Budget In October
Premier Jason Kenney has announced a timetable for the upcoming provincial budget. On Monday, the premier addressed media in Calgary, speaking about his trip to the U.S. and Canada’s east coast – where he promoted that Alberta is “open for business.”…
Trip To Forget For Oil Barons
It could be a long season for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. The MOB are coming off their first road trip of the season – which saw them lose Friday night to Spruce Grove 6-nothing – followed by Saturday’s 4-1…
Police Seek Public’s Assistance Identifying Suspect In August Robbery
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a robbery that took place last month. The Mounties are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who was involved in an altercation at a business on Loutit Road back on August 14. Around 3:20…