This Saturday, November 20, 2021 is National Child Day. It is celebrated in Canada as a “recognition of our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN…

The Giles name has gone hand in hand with philanthropy in our town for decades now. For their most recent support the family has announced $300,000 over the next three years for the Wood Buffalo Volunteer Centre.

Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) invites you to an Artist in Residence showcase on November 8, 2021 at 6 p.m. The free virtual event will feature Heather Morigeau, ACWB’s current Artist in Residence from Calgary, and Carla White, the group’s fall 2020 resident artist. The live-stream Q&A and conversation about…

“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential,” Debra Ruh, an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities said it best. And, this is exactly what Volt Hockey does as well.  Using specially designed electric chairs, Volt allows persons with complex disabilities an opportunity to play an organized sport.…

 “This honour came about by just simply adding value to people, identifying with their needs, and treating them with the respect and the dignity they deserve,” and that’s Regina Oppon in a nutshell. The well-known local leader was included in the prestigious 100 Accomplished Black Women (ABC) book a few…

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is launching a regional survey to better understand household spending in the areas of retail, food and beverage, personal services, and entertainment. Survey findings will be combined with additional market research to inform the direction of FMWBEDT’s Retail and Commercial Plan,…

October is Islamic Heritage Month in Alberta, and three local organizations are coming together to raise awareness about Islam to combat Islamophobia. Markaz ul Islam, the Islamic Centre of Fort McMurray pitched the idea for a poster and video contest combatting racism, and Islamophobia.

Following the runaway success of last year’s virtual Excellence in Arts Awards aka the Buffys, Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) is ready to host this year’s Awards virtually on October 16, 2021. The free event, which has a Midnight in Technicolor theme, will be relayed on Facebook, YouTube and Shaw…