Author Archives: Harvard Media
MLA Yao Named To Province’s ‘Fair Deal’ Panel
Fort McMurray will have some solid representation on Alberta’s “Fair Deal” panel. Premier Jason Kenney announced the launch of the panel on Saturday at the Manning Centre “What...
Nov 12, 2019
MLA Yao Named To Province’s ‘Fair Deal’ Panel
Fort McMurray will have some solid representation on Alberta’s “Fair Deal” panel. Premier Jason Kenney announced the launch of the panel on Saturday at the Manning Centre “What...
Nov 12, 2019
Don Cherry Fired From Hockey Night in Canada Over Poppy Comments, Mixed Reactions in Wood Buffalo
One of the bigger faces of Hockey Night in Canada is being fired after controversial comments he made over the weekend. Don Cherry was let go by Sportsnet after suggesting immigrants weren’t sup...
Nov 12, 2019
New Partnership Expected to Help Create Employment Opportunities for Local Indigenous Population
A new partnership is being developed to support the Indigenous community in Fort McMurray. AlumaSafway and the Infinity Mtis Corp announced on Tuesday the creation of the AlumaSafway Infinity Joint Ve...
Nov 11, 2019
Kenney Calls Out Federal Government At Manning Centre Conference
Premier Jason Kenney is outlining a strategy to secure a fair deal for Alberta with the federal government. At the Manning Centre “What’s Next?” Conference on Saturday, Kenney announ...
Nov 11, 2019
Fort McMurray Pays Homage On Remembrance Day
People came out for Remembrance Day ceremonies in droves to pay homage to the many veterans who fought or lost their lives. Residents attended ceremonies yesterday at MacDonald Island Park and at the ...
Nov 11, 2019
Fort Chipeywan Man Charged In Stabbing
A Fort Chipewyan man is facing aggravated assault charges following a stabbing in the rural hamlet. Fort Chipewyan RCMP responded to a residence during the early morning of November 7, at approximatel...
Nov 10, 2019
Knowledge-Exchange Forum Looks At Post Wildfire Impact, Cause And Recovery
A forum was held over the weekend to discuss the impact the Horse River Wildfire had on the RMWB. Seven research teams received funds shortly after the wildfire in 2016 by the Canadian Institute of He...
Nov 10, 2019
Province Providing More Than $43 Million For Flood-Resilience Projects
Fort McMurray is getting a hand from the province in combatting floods. On Friday, the government of Alberta announced they are allocating more than $43 million from their 2019 Budget to fund 15 commu...
Nov 10, 2019
Municipality Looking at Indoor Multi-Purpose Facility For Downtown
The municipality is considering putting up an indoor multi-purpose facility downtown. The RMWB is doing a feasibility study and is looking to get public feedback before moving forward. Multiple engage...
Nov 08, 2019
