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Alberta’s Funding Change Leaves RMWB with Half-Million-Dollar Shortfall

Jon TupperFeb 26, 2025

Province Cuts Homelessness Funding, Federal Grants Offer Relief FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is facing a nearly half-million-dollar shortfall in homelessness funding after the Alberta government announced changes to its funding model. Starting April 1, the province will transition to a direct funding model, eliminating the RMWB’s role in administering provincial homelessness dollars.  The change will result in the loss of 30 housing placements…

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Resigns Amid Procurement Scandal

Jon TupperFeb 25, 20252 min read

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Steps Down Amid Procurement Controversy EDMONTON — Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure, Peter Guthrie, has resigned from his cabinet position, citing concerns over the provincial government’s procurement practices. In a social media post addressed to his constituents, Guthrie…

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MacDonald Island Park Faces Growing Public Concerns Amid Ongoing Voyeurism Investigation

Jon TupperFeb 25, 20254 min read

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Wood Buffalo RCMP are continuing their investigation of an alleged voyeurism incident that occurred in the universal family change room at MacDonald Island Park (MIP) on February 18, between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Following…

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No Injuries After Sunday’s Multi-vehicle Collision on Highway 63

Jon TupperFeb 25, 20251 min read

No Injuries in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 63 A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 63 north of Boyle this weekend has left authorities and motorists alike surprised that no one was injured. The accident, which occurred Sunday morning near Township 781,…

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RCMP Seeking Additional Victims Following MacDonald Island Park Voyeurism Incidents

Jon TupperFeb 24, 20252 min read

Man Charged with Voyeurism After Cell Phone Incident at MacDonald Island Park Fort McMurray, Alta. – A 39-year-old man is facing one charge of voyeurism after a February 18 incident in the universal family changeroom at MacDonald Island Park. According…

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