Category Archives: Breaking News
BREAKING: Support Staff Strike Called Off Following Last Minute Government Inervention
The planned strike by school support staff, set for Tuesday morning, has been put on hold. Alberta's Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade stepped into the labour dispute by creating a Disputes Inquiry ...
Sep 16, 2024
World Archery Championships Underway in Lac La Biche
LAC LA BICHE, Alberta - The World Archery Field Championships are underway this week in Lac La Biche. The six-day event features athletes, coaches, and officials from 28 countries, including Australia...
Sep 16, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Set to Strike Tuesday Morning at 6:01 a.m.
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The union representing school support staff in Fort McMurray says workers are ready to strike on the morning of September 17. Danielle Danis, president of CUPE Local 2559, whi...
Sep 15, 2024
Contingency Plans Set as Support Staff Strike Nears
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division Prepares for Possible Support Staff Strike FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Fort McMurray Catholic School Division has prepared contingency plans in the event of a s...
Sep 12, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Approve Strike Mandate, Job Action To Begin Sept. 17
UPDATE: 6:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12. Danielle Danis, President of CUPE Local 2559 is confirming to Harvard Media News that both unions will be commencing strike action on Tuesday, September 17. ...
Sep 11, 2024
Fall Trade Show Nears Capacity
Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market Nears Full Capacity, Set for Sept. 27-29 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Fall Trade Show and Artisan Market is quickly approaching, with over 90 per cent of vendor spac...
Sep 10, 2024
RMWB Adding Additional Bear Foiling Garbage Bins
RMWB Expands Bear-Resistant Garbage Bin Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is expanding its bear-resistant garbage bin program this fall as part of its o...
Sep 09, 2024
Golf Tournament Drives $16K for Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Raises $16,700 at Annual Golf Tournament FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta celebrated the success of its 30th annual "Golf Fore Girls" tournament o...
Sep 08, 2024
Edmonton Man Charged With Child Exploitation Following U.S. Homeland Security Tip
EDMONTON, Alberta- An Edmonton man has been charged with child sexual exploitation following an investigation by Alberta's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Trevor Smiley, 54, faces charges of c...
Sep 05, 2024
Keyano College Expands Social Work Program with Provincial Grant
Provincial Grant Expands Keyano College's Social Work Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- A provincial grant is enabling Keyano College to expand its Social Work Diploma Program by adding 30 new seats. Th...
Sep 04, 2024
