Author Archives: Harvard Media
RMWB Reinstating Mask Bylaw As Active COVID-19 Cases Rises Above 50
The regional mask bylaw is once again in effect. Fort McMurray and the rural areas, not including Wood Buffalo National Park, have an active total of 52 after there were 16 new cases reported on Tuesd...
Mar 24, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 15 New COVID-19 Cases, One Recovery
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is once again rising. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 692 new cases over the past 24 hour...
Mar 24, 2021
Councillor Allen Aiming To Be Next RMWB Mayor
Councillor Mike Allen is aiming to be the next mayor of the RMWB. He’s the second person to announce their intention to run for the seat in October’s election following fellow Councillor V...
Mar 24, 2021
Council Waiving Business Licensing Fees For 2021
The RMWB won’t be collecting business license fees for the rest of the year. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved a motion by Councillor Jane Stroud to waive the $60 fee. Spea...
Mar 24, 2021
Council Approves Backyard Hen Pilot Project
Fifty properties across the region will now be able to raise hens in their backyards. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved a pilot project after Councillor Verna Murphy brought forw...
Mar 23, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Five New COVID-19 Cases In Past 24 Hours, No Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is continuing to rise. The province announced on Tuesday 465 new cases over the past 24 hours across Alberta. There are currently 6,231 active cases...
Mar 23, 2021
Keyano Aiming For In-Person Learning Next School Year
Keyano College is aiming to return to in-person learning for the next school year. The post-secondary school says they believe restrictions on how they can teach will be lifted by September as the pro...
Mar 23, 2021
McMurray Métis Hiring Local Builder To Create Cultural Centre, Budget Doubles To $44M
The McMurray Mtis are readying to put shovels in the ground this spring on their new Cultural Centre. Construction of the centre, located on MacDonald Island, will be managed by Casman. The company be...
Mar 23, 2021
Season Cut Short For Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is closing for the season. Starting March 23 at 12 p.m. the road will be off-limits to the public as the ice and snow continue to melt due to the warmer weather. The pub...
Mar 22, 2021
Province Keeping COVID-19 Measures The Same For Time Being, Fort McMurray Rises To 30 Active Cases
The province is planning to keep the current COVID-19 measures in place for the time being. Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced on Monday they won’t be moving into phase three of their plan ...
Mar 22, 2021
