WB Economic Development Names New Executive Director of Tourism
The Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation is naming a new Executive Director of Tourism. Michael Sieger, the former VP of Nova Hotels, is coming from Edmonton bringing with him years of experience in the hotel and tourism sector in Alberta. He’s also been on the Board of Directors of Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association and has held a Director role with Edmonton Tourism. “The region of Wood Buffalo has a unique story…
Syncrude Promoting Fort McMurray To Turnaround Maintenance FIFO Workers
Syncrude is aiming to use their annual turnaround project to help promote Fort McMurray. The oil company is flying in around 3,000 workers to help inspect and repair one of their cokers, all a part of their Project Falcon. Spokesperson…
Pride Continues To Bloom In Fort McMurray
The rainbow flag was flying high at Jubilee Plaza this weekend. Pride YMM held their final celebration on Saturday – following a week of fun-filled events and activities organized by our LGBTQ-plus community. Pride Committee Member Mitchell Bowers tells Mix…
Fort McMurray Showing Solidarity With Kashmir
Fort McMurray is standing in solidarity with the Kashmiri people. On Sunday, hundreds gathered outside the Provincial Building to protest the injustices happening to the people of Kashmir. The rally stems from the Indian government’s decision to revoke Article 370…
Man Drowns In Snye After Saving Friend
A man is dead after saving his friend in the Snye. Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to the waterfront on Friday around 8 a.m. after getting reports of a man who disappeared under the water. The man reportedly entered the…