Author Archives: Harvard Media
Upgrades coming to Highway 686
The Government of Alberta has signed an agreement with Loon River First Nation, Peerless Trout First Nation, and Bigstone Cree Nation to begin work to extend Highway 686 to Fort McMurray. The proposed...
Apr 27, 2023
Suncor adds TotalEnergies’ Canadian holdings for $5.5 billion
Suncor Energy is acquiring TotalEnergies’ Canadian holdings for a deal worth up to $6.1 million. The base transaction is worth $5.5 billion, with an additional $600 million based on conditions w...
Apr 27, 2023
Suncor adds TotalEnergies’ Canadian holdings for $5.5 billion
Suncor Energy is acquiring TotalEnergies’ Canadian holdings for a deal worth up to $6.1 million. The base transaction is worth $5.5 billion, with an additional $600 million based on conditions w...
Apr 27, 2023
Alberta Wildfire conducting controlled burns near Gregoire Lake
While the RMWB's regional emergency services are conducting controlled burns in Fort McMurray this week, the province is also working on fire hazard reduction. Alberta Wildfire is starting its prescri...
Apr 27, 2023
Alberta exploring potential of small nuclear reactors
Alberta and South Korea are signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on nuclear reactors. The agreement between the province and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) will explore the ...
Apr 27, 2023
NDP names candidate for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo riding
The NDP is naming its candidate for the Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo riding for the provincial election. Tanika Chaisson, an energy industry lab tech, will represent the party at the upcoming election o...
Apr 26, 2023
RMWB Reminding Residents to Stay Bear Smart
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reminding you to stay Bear Smart this spring. Alberta is home to over 40,000 black bears, and they are a natural part of the Wood Buffalo ecosystem. Bear s...
Apr 26, 2023
Applications open for Indigenous Reconciliation Grants
Alberta is inviting eligible Indigenous organizations to apply for its Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative. Eligible Indigenous organizations can apply for up to $100,000 in funding toward economic o...
Apr 26, 2023
Father Mercredi at World Championships of Robotics
Two robotics teams from Father Mercredi High School are competing at the world championships in robotics. Over the next 10 days, Team UnBEARable (5760B) and Team Cobra Chickenz (5760C) will be up agai...
Apr 25, 2023
On-demand transit pilot in Thickwood and Taiga Nova
The RMWB has approved the start of the Transit Master Plan (TMP). The TMP looks to improve five key community issues which cover frequency, routing, hours of service, pedestrian access, as well as sno...
Apr 25, 2023
