Author Archives: Harvard Media
Hamper Packing Centre Approved by Alberta Health Services
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is one step closer to getting up and running again. Because of the flood, they were forced to close their doors. Earlier this week they secured a donation centre and a place...
Apr 30, 2020
Province Announces Plans To Re-Open Economy, Immediately Relaxing Certain Measures
The provincial government is introducing their plan to re-open the economy. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Thursday a three-stage approach which will allow businesses to open and recreational activ...
Apr 30, 2020
Opening of Willow Square Possibly Delayed From Flood
The opening of the Willow Square Continuing Care Facility is potentially being delayed due to the flood. A spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure says the parkade level of the building is currently f...
Apr 30, 2020
RMWB Partnering With Red Cross To Support Flood Evacuees
The RMWB is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to support people who’ve been evacuated due to the flood. Evacuees are being encouraged to register with the Red Cross who’ll then be abl...
Apr 30, 2020
Around 80 Per Cent of Social Profits In North Zone Have Reduced Staffing Numbers
Over 80 per cent of the social profits in the north zone, which includes the RMWB, have had to reduce their staffing levels due to COVID-19. An Alberta-wide survey was conducted by the Edmonton Chambe...
Apr 30, 2020
Virtual Town Hall Being Held For Flood and Riverbank Updates
Questions will be answered Thursday night at a virtual town hall focusing on the flood. Residents are invited to stream the meeting online or phone in to hear an update on the river bank and flood. Th...
Apr 30, 2020
Over 50 Pets Rescued From Flood
Multiple pets are safe after being rescued from the flood. Regional Emergency Services have conducted 51 animal rescues after some residents weren’t able to get to their homes before being evacu...
Apr 30, 2020
Fort McKay First Nation Members Dies From Injuries Sustained From Flood Waters
The Fort McKay First Nation is confirming one of their members has passed away from the flood. In a statement sent from the Indigenous group, they note two men were in distress on Tuesday after going ...
Apr 29, 2020
Number of COVID-19 Cases Linked To Kearl Lake Increases To 83, One New Case in Fort McMurray
The number of cases linked to the outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake site, north of Fort McMurray, is continuing to rise. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, a...
Apr 29, 2020
Province Announces Emergency Evacuation Payments For People Impacted By Flood
Residents who have been evacuated due to the flood will be eligble for emergency evacuation payments. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Wednesday adults who have had to evacuate will receive $1,250 an...
Apr 29, 2020
