Former Mountie Facing 12 Months Probation For Incidents In 2017
A former Wood Buffalo RCMP Staff Sergeant has been sentenced for assaulting a pair of subordinates. On Monday, 44-year-old Jason Keays appeared in a Fort McMurray courtroom on charges stemming from a pair of incidents that took place in August and November of 2017. Prosecutor Ron Simenik opened the proceedings with an agreed statement of facts. The charges, which were initially for sexual assault, were changed to a lesser charge…
New Mobile Health Van Traveling Across Northern Alberta
Remote communities in northern Alberta are getting better access to medical services. The van, also known as ‘Health on the Move’, is able to offer immunizations, provide cancer screenings for oral, prostate, and cervical, oral health assessments for children and vulnerable…
Fort McMurray Roller Derby League Traveling to Newfoundland For Two Games
The Fort McMurray Roller Derby League is heading out east for a couple of friendly games. The team will be in St. John’s, Newfoundland, this weekend to take on the Vixens and the Neversweets. These games have been in the works…
Keyano Adopting New Free Speech Policy, Applauded by Provincial Government
Keyano College is being applauded by the provincial government for introducing a new free speech policy. The school’s Board of Governors voted unanimously on July 11 to support a new set of principles aimed at freedom of expression, also known as…
Husky Energy Sees Profit Decrease Year-Over-Year
Husky Energy is seeing a decrease in profit year-over-year. In their second-quarter report, released on Thursday, the oil company notes they earned $370 million from April to June. This is down from the $448 million they earned in the same…