Author Archives: Harvard Media
Around 23 Per Cent of Community Using Food Bank, Other Non-Profits Seeing Increase in Needs
Nearly a quarter of the people living in Fort McMurray are using the Wood Buffalo Food Bank. That’s according to the Poverty Reduction Network which is made up of different local non-profits inc...
Oct 16, 2019
Candidates In Fort McMurray-Cold Lake Debate The Issues Ahead Of Election
Federal candidates in Fort McMurray-Cold Lake had their first chance to talk about the issues affecting the riding. Last night, the Liberal’s Maggie Farrington, the PPC’s Matthew Barrett a...
Oct 15, 2019
RMWB Calling All Snow Angels
The RMWB is seeking Snow Angels for the winter season. The municipality is looking for dedicated, outgoing and caring members of the community to help shovel walkways and driveways of seniors in our c...
Oct 15, 2019
Municipality To Host Truth And Reconciliation Sharing Circles
A pair of Truth and Reconciliation Sharing Circles are scheduled for next week. You have a chance to participate in either session – to explore the past, talk about the present and examine the f...
Oct 15, 2019
Alberta Joining B.C. In Class Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers And Distributors
Alberta is joining British Columbia in the fight against opioid manufacturers and distributors. The province announced Tuesday it plans to participate in a proposed class action – filed in BC &#...
Oct 15, 2019
Film on Poverty, Homelessness Being Shown in Fort McMurray
A film focused on those without a home is coming to Fort McMurray. ‘US AND THEM’ is being shown in communities across North America and is making a stop in Wood Buffalo. It focuses on writ...
Oct 15, 2019
Hearings Scheduled For Oil Waste Project South of Fort McMurray
Two public hearings are being held in Calgary to discuss a project south of Fort McMurray. The Alberta Energy Regulator is holding these meetings in November to discuss the Hangingstone oilfield waste...
Oct 15, 2019
Greta Thunberg Planning Visit to Alberta
Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg is coming to Alberta. The 16-year-old took to social media over the weekend to announce her plans to visit the province. She didn’t explain wher...
Oct 15, 2019
Barons Drop Two Of Three In First Triple Header Of The Season
The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are still dealing with some growing pains. The Barons dropped two of three games over the weekend – dropping their record to 4-7-1 on the campaign. The MOB fell Frid...
Oct 14, 2019
NDP Have Their Man For Riding Of Fort McMurray-Cold Lake
The riding of Fort McMurray-Cold Lake officially has its NDP candidate ahead of next week’s Federal election. Vice President of the United Food and Commercial Workers 401 Matt Gilks has official...
Oct 14, 2019
