Weather Catcher Being Dismantled Within Next Month
The downtown weather catcher will soon be seeing its final days. Wood Buffalo council approved dismantling the ‘eyesore’ at a meeting on Tuesday. “I couldn’t be happier,” said Mayor Don Scott. “I would have went out and torn it down myself if needed.” The weather catcher was constructed in 2015 for $2.2 million and was planned to be the focal point of Jubilee Plaza. Councillor Phil Meagher also apologized for…
Work Camp Moratorium Rejected By Council
The proposed moratorium on work camps within 75km of Fort McMurray is no longer moving forward. Wood Buffalo council voted against first reading of the motion on Tuesday with a tie 5-5 vote. Councillors Verna Murphy, Sheila Lalonde, Claris Voyageur,…
Fort McMurray Heritage Society Get Set For Summer Camps
The Fort McMurray Heritage Society has a busy summer ahead. The Heritage Village & Shipyard is offering 10 summer camps, including six pioneer themed camps, two Little Pioneer Preschool camps and two Drama camps. Program Manager Tammy Plowman tells Mix…
Federal Government Getting Rid Of Single-Use Plastics By 2021
The federal government is getting rid of single-use plastics. Things such as straws, plastic bags, cutlery, plates, and stir sticks will be banned as of early 2021. These measures follow the direction multiple countries and the European Union have already…
Alberta to Alaska Project Starting Permitting Process, Possibly Years Away From Construction
The permitting process for the Alberta to Alaska Railway is underway. The multi-billion project would see bitumen shipped from the Fort McMurray area to the American State, providing an alternative route to tide waters. The railway is expected to transport…