Author Archives: Harvard Media
Province Announces Flu Season Underway
It’s that time of year to get your flu shot. The government of Alberta announced Friday that influenza vaccine will be arriving at pharmacies and doctors’ offices across the province this ...
Oct 14, 2019
Local United Way Ranked 25th Among Top 100 Canadian Charities
The United Way of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is being recognized among the top 100 charities in Canada. A list of the top charities across the country was released by Charity Intelligence Canada last ...
Oct 13, 2019
What's Open, What's Closed During Thanksgiving Long Weekend
The Thanksgiving long weekend is here and with that comes a few changes to municipal services. Transit services will run a reduced service on Monday. Only routes 11 (Airport), 12 (Thickwood/Timberlea)...
Oct 11, 2019
September Home Sales, Prices Dip From 2018
Less homes were sold in September compared to last year. The Fort McMurray REALTORS latest report shows 49 properties were sold last month versus the 53 in 2018. The average price also saw a notable d...
Oct 11, 2019
Region Seeing Decrease in Jobs Month Over Month
The region is seeing a big drop in jobs month-over-month. According to Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey, Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake lost around 1,200 jobs in September. The construction sect...
Oct 11, 2019
Syncrude, Suncor Raising Funds For United Way With Hockey Game
You can watch hockey all while supporting a good cause. The Suncor Blades will be taking on the Syncrude Bison in the President’s Cup Hockey Challenge looking for bragging rights. The proceeds r...
Oct 11, 2019
Winter Maintenance Zone Program Starting Back Up
Winter Maintenance Zone season is back for another winter. WMZ’s are monitored by the municipality from October 15 to April 15. Depending on the amount of snow we receive zones will either be ac...
Oct 11, 2019
Four FMPSD Students Named To Province’s Youth Advisory Council
Four students in the Fort McMurray Public School Division are being named to the Education Minister's Youth Advisory Council. Seham Ahmed, Aditya Ayri, Priyank Dave, and Fareedah Sadek are among the 4...
Oct 10, 2019
Four FMPSD Students Named To Province’s Youth Advisory Council
Four students in the Fort McMurray Public School Division are being named to the Education Minister's Youth Advisory Council. Seham Ahmed, Aditya Ayri, Priyank Dave, and Fareedah Sadek are among the 4...
Oct 10, 2019
Conklin Residents Expressing Concerns Over Landfill at Appeal Hearing
Conklin residents are in Fort McMurray expressing their displeasure with a proposed industrial landfill. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is meeting on Thursday and Friday as Secure Energy...
Oct 10, 2019
