Local unemployment rose in August; most losses reported in education, retail and oilsands

Unemployment in the census region covering Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo rose in August, according to Statistics Canada data released Friday, ending an eight-month streak of plunging unemployment rates. Most job losses and vacancies were found in education, although those could bounce back in September as school returns. Retail and the oilsands followed for losses.

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