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Fort McMurray boy has Bono's back
Written by Holly Hashimi
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:41
What started as a way to offer support to Irish singer Bono, has turned into an effort to help those in Africa.
Grade 5 Sister Mary Phillips student, Nathaniel Crossley, started a Facebook page called “Bono I Got your Back!” in 2010 after hearing about the U2 front man’s back injury which caused the band to postpone part of its North American tour.
“I wanted to do something to cheer him up,” said the 10-year-old. “He was in the middle of a tour, so I didn’t want anybody to feel bad.”
Mardi Gras goes to the dogs (and cats)
Written by Holly Hashimi
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:40
Fort McMurrayites are going to get a taste of the Big Easy while helping a good cause.
The Fort McMurray SPCA and Boston Pizza are hosting a Mardi Gras-themed party with all proceeds going to the animal shelter.
Plan is 'nothing without the bylaws'
Written by Ashley Gaboury
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:39
Creating a vibrant city centre is the goal of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s recently approved development plan, but local developers aren’t holding their breath on the municipality putting the plan into action.
The City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan (CC-ARP) was passed after a unanimous vote at the Feb. 14 RMWB council meeting.
winterPLAY adds multicultural elements to lineup
Written by Rebekah Benoit
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:37
Valentine’s Day was marked by more than just hand-holding couples and packed restaurants in Fort McMurray this year—the day also saw the kickoff to winterPLAY, Fort McMurray’s annual winter festival celebrating all things frosty and fun. This year’s festival, which will run for an impressive three full weeks, will see the usual schedule of time-honoured winter events, including the ever-popular Shootout on the Snye, but this year, the organizers at Events Wood Buffalo have added a new element which reflects Fort McMurray’s diverse nature as a city called home by people from every corner of the globe.
“This community is incredibly diverse and rich in culture and tastes, particularly in arts and culture,” explains Andrea Curtis, interim events co-ordinator for Events Wood Buffalo.
Peace medals handed out to community members
Written by Ashley Gaboury
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:35
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and volunteering with a tremendous number of local organizations were recognized as outstanding contributions to the community at the 2011 YMCA Peace Medal award ceremony.
The 2011 Peace Medal was awarded to Judith Slattery in the adult category and to Maria Fustic in the youth category. Each was presented with the YMCA peace medallion and a certificate from the Wood Buffalo YMCA.
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