Author Archives: Harvard Media
RMWB Launches Flood Mitigation Survey
You’re being encouraged to take an online survey on flood mitigation. The RMWB is looking for feedback on how they should proceed with work in downtown, Waterways, Draper, Taiga Nova Eco-Industr...
Jun 26, 2020
Legion Potentially Looking At Tough Decisions In The Near Future
The COVID-19 pandemic and recent flood are leaving the Royal Canadian Legion 165 battered and bruised. They’ve lost their entire income since the pandemic forced them to temporarily close their ...
Jun 26, 2020
Two New COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray, Three Additional Recoveries
Two more COVID-19 cases are popping up in Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 26 new cases across the province – raising the ...
Jun 25, 2020
Mayor Scott: Buyouts May Be Best Option For Flood-Impacted Properties
The big question being asked across the RMWB is what should flood mitigation look like moving forward. The municipality is currently considering several options including status quo, restrictions on f...
Jun 25, 2020
Large Debris Collection for Flood Affected Areas Ending Soon
The last day for large debris collection in flood effected areas is quickly approaching. Friday, July 3rd will be the final day residents can put their large items on the curb and have them removed by...
Jun 25, 2020
Five New Cases of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray, One New Recovery
There are five new cases of COVID-19 in the RMWB. The province announced on Wednesday 44 new cases across the province - raising the total to 7,825. Fort McMurray now has 16 active cases, while 11 are...
Jun 24, 2020
Charges Against ACFN Chief Allan Adam Dropped
Charges against Allan Adam, Chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, have been dropped. The Crown Prosecutions Office announced today they’ve withdrawn charges against Adam stemming from a...
Jun 24, 2020
Calgary Man Arrested in Fort McMurray After Drug Seizure in Parsons Creek
A 27-year-old Calgary man is being charged with drug trafficking after being arrested in Fort McMurray. On June 18, ALERT’s Fort McMurray organized crime team executed a search warrant on a home...
Jun 24, 2020
Two Wood Buffalo Residents Facing Several Firearm-Related Charges
Two individuals from Wood Buffalo are facing several firearm-related charges after being arrested in Central Alberta. On June 22, multiple police groups executed a warrant on a property in Lamont Coun...
Jun 24, 2020
Local Chamber Believes Over 80 Per Cent of Businesses Can Survive COVID-19
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce believes over 80 per cent of local businesses could potentially survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Sanders, Interim Executive Director, spoke to Wood Buffalo cou...
Jun 23, 2020
