The new council for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo vowed to work well with the community and each other as they were sworn in during a Wednesday evening ceremony at MacDonald Island Park.
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Labour force sees modest growth, unemployment up in Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake
The sector covering oil, gas, forestry and mining reported the most new jobs in the census area covering Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and Cold Lake in August, according to recent data from Statistics Canada. Positions in retail and public administration saw steep losses last month.
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Alberta releases northern development report focusing on growth
A provincial report on the state of northern Alberta advocates expanding infrastructure, strengthen workforce training and bring more people to northern communities.
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Porter pushes launch of Fort McMurray flights to spring
Porter Airlines is delaying its launch of a direct flight between Ottawa and Fort McMurray. The inaugural flight was to take off on Nov. 17, but the company says it will now begin sometime in spring 2026.
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Air Canada launching direct flights to Vancouver from Fort McMurray
Air Canada is launching direct flights to Vancouver from Fort McMurray in December. The route will run all year rather than seasonally.
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Fort McMurray jobless rate unchanged in August as trades grow
The census region covering Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and Cold Lake saw few changes in the labour market in August as Statistics Canada reports many industrial sectors stagnated, employment edged higher while the unemployment rate held steady.
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RMWB repurchases land set aside for planned downtown medical complex
Land in downtown Fort McMurray that was set aside for a medical complex has been repurchased by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB).
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RMWB council votes to back construction of Arts Inc. project
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is taking over the planned downtown arts incubator after Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) argued it is unlikely they can tackle its funding shortfall.
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Porter Airlines offering direct flights between Fort McMurray and Ottawa
Porter Airlines will start offering direct service between Ottawa and Fort McMurray later this winter, making the Ontario-based company the third airline to offer regular flights from the Fort McMurray International Airport.
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On-demand transit, new routes part of public transit changes in Fort McMurray
Public transit in Fort McMurray is getting a makeover.
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