The Municipality has released the first issue of Regional Responder, a new seasonal safety resource featuring stories, updates and resources from the agencies that keep Wood Buffalo safe. “Safety is a top priority for everyone in our region,” said Mayor Don Scott.  “Regional Responder is an excellent source for all the information…

The Municipality is inviting residents and stakeholders to help shape the way cannabis legalization will take place in Wood Buffalo. An online survey will be open at rmwb.ca/cannabis through May 13 and residents are invited to a series of public engagement opportunities scheduled across the region. “The Federal Government has signaled it…

The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC) is excited to announce the return of the annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13th from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Shell Place Grand Ballroom. The popular annual Mother’s Day Brunch brings families together to celebrate mom with a…

The ADFA North Zone Acting Out - One Act Theatre Festival was engaging, entertaining and well-attended! On March 24 at the Keyano Recital Theatre, 115 people watched the showcase of four one-act plays that were adjudicated by the talented artist and drama teacher Karen Towsley, while hosts Brieanna McCutcheon and…

The last thing any parent would want to see is a hospital door labelled with two of their children’s names, but that is the unfortunate reality for Liliane Hajjar and Jason Randell.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March of every year as set by United Nations. This year’s working theme is “Promoting tolerance, inclusion, unity and respect for diversity in the context of combating racial discrimination”. The International Day for the Elimination of…

The inaugural ride of the Wood Buffalo Gran Fondo on August 25, sponsored by the Wood Buffalo Cycle Club members to celebrate and to promote recreational cycling in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, participants of all ages and abilities will be welcome.

Lovers of poetry and prose gathered at Keyano Art Gallery on March 24, 2018 to celebrate the launch of NorthWord’s Issue 18. Guest edited by Kitty Cochrane, local writer and teacher, and featuring a stunning cover of the Boreal sky by Carol Breen, local visual artist, the magazine was well-received by…