UCP Clarifying Stance on GSA’s, Public Advisory Highlighting Students Privacy Laws
The provincial government is clearing up ‘misinterpretations’ about their stance on GSA’s. Bill 8, also known as the Education Amendment Act, is currently being debated in the Alberta Legislature. These discussions have led to opposition highlighting the UCP’s alleged stance on gay-straight alliances noting they want to contact parents if a child joins one of these groups. In a statement, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says this is not true. “Our government…
One Person Seriously Injured Following Downtown Shooting
One person has been seriously injured following a shooting in downtown Fort McMurray over the weekend. Around 12:40 a.m. Sunday, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Biggs Avenue and Hardin Street. When officers arrived…
Recreational Boaters Encouraged To Stay Off Gregoire Lake While Forestry Fights Wildfire
The RMWB is encouraging recreational boaters to stay off Gregoire Lake as Alberta Forestry airtankers and helicopters are actively skimming the water to help fight a wildfire in the region. The out of control blaze, which is located approximately 37…
Local Politicians React To Trans Mountain Expansion Approval
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is officially getting the green light. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet made the announcement Tuesday that the project will move forward and that it is imperative to the future of the Canadian economy and…
Barons’ Conroy Selected To Represent AJHL At Junior Tournament In Russia
A Fort McMurray Oil Baron is heading to Russia to represent a team of AJHL all-stars at the 2019 Junior Club World Cup. MOB Defenseman Ryan Conroy was named to the AJHL roster this morning, which will compete in an…