Monarchs Drop Opener For The First Time In Franchise History
The Fort McMurray Monarchs stumbled out of the gate to start the 2019 season. For the first time in the team’s history – the Monarchs fell in their season opening contest on Saturday – losing to the Central Alberta Buccaneers by a score of 38-28. Monarchs Head Coach Kevin Garbuio tells Mix News despite the loss – he was impressed with his team’s offensive showing. “We probably put up over 300…
Balsom Elected As Representative To Federation of Canadian Municipalities
One of Wood Buffalo’s councillors will be sitting on the board for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Krista Balsom was elected as one of two urban representatives in Alberta on Sunday in Quebec City. Edmonton and Calgary already had appointed…
Council Set To Discuss Possible Work Camp Accommodations
Work camps will once again be the hot topic when Wood Buffalo council meets on Tuesday. Back in January, they approved the first step of implementing a moratorium on all camps within 75 km of Fort McMurray. As of April…
Fort McMurray Couple Motorcycling Coast To Coast For Mental Health
A Fort McMurray couple have kickstarted a campaign to motorcycle across Canada – all in the name of mental health. David and Rochelle Hynes are hopping on their bike this month so they can ride coast to coast and help…
Local Author Tops Amazon Best-Sellers List With Personal Wildfire Story
Less than a month after winning an international award – a Fort McMurray author continues to collect accolades. Author Therese Greenwood’s ‘What You Take With You: Wildfire, Family and the Road Home,’ was released Monday and is already making its…