Author Archives: Harvard Media
Wood Buffalo – Cold Lake Adds 1,100 Jobs In June
The region is continuing to see a rise in the number of jobs month-over-month. That’s according to Statistics Canada's latest report which notes Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake added around 1,100 spots...
Jul 12, 2021
RCMP Looking For SUV Driver For Hit & Run
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver in alleged hit and run. Around 10:10 p.m. on July 8, the Mounties were called to the intersection of Confederation Way and...
Jul 09, 2021
RCMP Looking For SUV Driver For Hit & Run
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver in alleged hit and run. Around 10:10 p.m. on July 8, the Mounties were called to the intersection of Confederation Way and...
Jul 09, 2021
Survey Suggests Don Scott Favourite To Be Mayor Following Election
A recently conducted survey shows Don Scott is the favourite to be the mayor following this year’s municipal election. Mainstreet Research called 836 eligible voters from June 28-30 to determine...
Jul 09, 2021
Jane Stroud Looking For Fourth Term As Ward 4 Councillor
Councillor Jane Stroud is looking to get elected to her fourth term with Wood Buffalo council. She has represented Ward 4, which covers Anzac, Conklin, Janvier, and Gregoire Lake Estates, since first ...
Jul 09, 2021
Construction Officially Starting On $1.2M FireSmart Interpretative Trail In Birchwood Trails
The RMWB is starting construction on a FireSmart Interpretative Trail in the Birchwood Trails. It is expected to serve as a positive resource for the community, aimed at helping connect residents with...
Jul 09, 2021
Residents Running Out Of Time To Give Feedback On Transit Services
You’re running out of time to give your feedback on the region’s transit services. The RMWB has been looking for residents to give their thoughts as they plan to create a Master Plan which...
Jul 08, 2021
YMM Airport One Of First In North America Recognized Internationally For Reducing Carbon Emissions
The Fort McMurray International Airport is being recognized for efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. They’ve officially received level one certification from the Airports Council Internationa...
Jul 08, 2021
RMWB Continuing Research Into Potential Equipment Which Could Help Against Ice Jams
A study is being done to determine whether a certain ice breaking machine could help with future river breakups. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved having administration continue ...
Jul 07, 2021
Province, Feds Allocating $444M To Help Low Income Households Pay Rent
Over 35,000 households across the province will be getting help paying their rent. The federal and provincial governments are each allocating $222 million for the Canada-Alberta Housing Benefit which ...
Jul 07, 2021
