The timing was perfect, and the line-up even better. Girls Inc., of Northern Alberta inducted five local community leaders to their prestigious Women of Inspiration series on March 7, 2020 - just in time for International Women’s Day. The gala event, which was presented by Bouchier was held at the…

Hira Noor is a familiar face for you if you have attended any of the open house events hosted by Markaz ul Islam, the Islamic Centre of Fort McMurray. She’s one of the Calligraphy artists, who writes your name beautifully in Arabic. A local visual artist – Hira’s unique style…

It’s a dream come true for literature lovers. Wood Buffalo will host huge names like Lee Maracle, Canada’s most prolific Indigenous writer, and David Morrell, creator of the world-famous action hero, Rambo - at the Western Perceptions Festival for Writers and Readers. The event will take place from March 24…

Black History Month and cultural aspects of African countries and the Caribbean were highlighted on February 15, 2020 – thanks to the Rehoboth Alliance’s Black History Month Cultural Extravaganza. The celebration was hosted at the Unifor Building in downtown.

Local residents were given the opportunity to learn more about Keyano College’s upcoming Arts Centre project during an open house on January 30. The first of many engagement sessions for the future facility, the event gave attendees a chance to ask questions, and learn about Keyano’s perspective on the project’s…

Arts Council Wood Buffalo’s (ACWB) second Arts Match event was held on January 31, 2020 at the Keyano Art Gallery. Seven local organizations participated in the “speed dating,” style networking event where potential volunteers, or supporters learn about different arts groups. An estimated 40 people attended the event.

One Fort McMurray resident’s trip up the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

When it comes to mental health, Julio Florez plans to walk the walk - and hopes to inspire others to talk the talk. On February 4th, Florez will take to the Birchwood Trails and walk for 12 consecutive hours, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The walkathon will start and…