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May 17th News Update

Preparations at Keyano College continue for the 47th annual Convocation. Graduation is a moment that encapsulates a student's hard work, dedication, and perseverance. It is a unique milestone in one's ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 17 May 2013 | Hits: 94

May 16th News Update

The Metis Settlement General Council and the Alberta government will sign an agreement today to encourage oil, gas and oil sands development on Metis lands. The announcement will come at ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 16 May 2013 | Hits: 115

May 15th News Update

Connacher Oil and Gas announced their financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2013 yesterday. The results are a first for Connacher as a focused in situ oil ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | Hits: 93

May 14th News Update

Forest fires have forced about 200 people out of two small Alberta communities. Residents of Nordegg and Lodgepole were told Sunday night to leave their homes. Ron Leaf, chief administrative ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Hits: 95

May 13th News Update

The Fort McMurray SPCA has been informally advised that the municipality intends to use their shelter location on MacAlpine Cresent as of July 1st to provide animal control services. The ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Hits: 116

May 10th News Update

Wood Buffalo residents have been enjoying the warmer temperatures but Jeanna Friedley from Alberta Transportation says that combined with the heavy snow the region had over the winter it’s been ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 10 May 2013 | Hits: 106

May 9th News Update

The federal government's decision to cut the long-form census means parts of western and rural Canada is without data on their population. In the House of Commons yesterday, Opposition Leader ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 9 May 2013 | Hits: 98

May 8th News Update

Neighbours of three rescued women are telling tales of strange sights and sounds and visits by police that failed to detect what was going on. The women were rescued this ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Hits: 67

May 7th News Update

Alberta's wildfire crews are on high alert with record temperatures in the forecast. The threat is already listed as very high to extreme in central and north western parts of ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Hits: 97

May 6th News Update

The Province and its doctors are a step closer to reaching a labour deal. Over the weekend the Alberta Medical Association recommended its members vote in favour of a new ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Hits: 128

Missing Fort McMurray Woman

*Update* Wood Buffalo RCMP have located Felicia Glavine. Shortly before 10 am on May 6th, police officers confirmed her whereabouts and physical safety in the Abasand area of Fort McMurray. ---- RCMP ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Hits: 83

Missing Fort McMurray Man

*Update* Vladmir Edwards has been located and is safe. He has been taken to hospital to undergo medical examination. ----- RCMP were alerted to missing 50 year old Fort McMurray resident Vladmir Edwards ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Hits: 74

May 3rd News Update

The Alberta government is talking about disciplining some of the jail guards who participated in an illegal strike while the guards' union says such action would threaten labour peace. Deputy ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Hits: 128

May 2nd News Update

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is reviewing its legal options as the government prepares to get back money it lost in an illegal strike by jail guards. Premier Alison ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 2 May 2013 | Hits: 213

May 1st News Update

The senior bureaucrat for Alberta's solicitor general says jail guards across the province are slowly returning to work. Tim Grant says in the last shift of 400 jail guards, about ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | Hits: 138

April 30th News Update

The provincial government announced yesterday that seven new schools are being built in northern Alberta. One of those schools will be built here in Fort McMurray. Premier Alison Redford says ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Hits: 148

April 29th News Update

Alberta's justice minister says many jail guards are returning to their jobs two days after starting a wildcat strike. Josh Stewart says they're complying with a labour board ruling that ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Hits: 338

April 26th News Update

MacDonald Island Park would like to remind patrons attending the Suncor Community Leisure Centre and Miskanaw Golf Club Pavilion of the current parking availability this weekend. The Island is set ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 26 April 2013 | Hits: 167

April 25th News Update

The Wood Buffalo RCMP presented a $1,000 cheque yesterday to the Stepping Stone Mobile Outreach program on behalf of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Foundation. The Mobile Outreach program is ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 25 April 2013 | Hits: 125

April 24th News Update

The after hours clinic has moved back to the Franklin street location in the River City Centre by Shoppers Drug Mart - Renovations have been completed and regular service will resume ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 24 April 2013 | Hits: 137

April 23rd News Update

On Saturday April 27th the residents of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region are invited to participate in a candlelight memorial vigil at 7pm in the common outdoor area ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 23 April 2013 | Hits: 96

April 22nd News Update

The federal Conservatives are launching a long-promised portal for public access to sensitive environmental data from the oilsands, all part of their Earth Day recognition. Environment Minister Peter Kent and ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 22 April 2013 | Hits: 192

April 19th News Update

Transportation Minister Ric McIver was in town today, to give an update on the twinning of highway 63. It was announced that this summer drivers would see as many as ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 19 April 2013 | Hits: 269

April 18th News Update

Wood Buffalo residents are reminded to be prepared for the looming River Break-up. It’s expected Friday but could happen within 6 days give or take. An observation flight earlier this ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 18 April 2013 | Hits: 217

April 17th News Update

Officials are talking about the two devices used to attack the Boston Marathon in hopes someone will come forth with leads. The bombs were apparently made from common pressure cookers ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 17 April 2013 | Hits: 212

April 16th News Update

Deadly violence at the Boston Marathon on Monday left three people dead - including an eight-year-old boy - and over 150 injured, some critically, after two bombs exploded near the ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 16 April 2013 | Hits: 140

Tim Neufed in concert May 12th

TICKETS ON SALE NOW Join KAOS 91.1 on Sunday, May 12th at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) at the Family Christian Centre, 160 Dickens Drive, for Tim Neufeld (of Starfield) in ... Read more

News and Events | Jonathan | Monday, 15 April 2013 | Hits: 76

April 15th News Update

The Liberals have picked Justin Trudeau as their new leader. The party made the announcement at an event in Ottawa last night. The Montreal MP's victory was widely expected since ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 15 April 2013 | Hits: 135

April 12th News Update

North Korea's latest threat of a missile attack is being taken in stride by Canadians living and working in South Korea. Several agencies who recruit Canadians to teach English say ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 12 April 2013 | Hits: 140

April 11th News Update

Wood Buffalo RCMP were dispatched in the early morning hours of Wednesday to an assault that occurred at a work camp near Conklin. Upon arrival police discovered three injured subjects. ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 11 April 2013 | Hits: 151

April 10th News Update

By a vote of 8 to 2, the Regional Municipality's City Counselors and Mayor voted at around 1am last night, to go ahead with the city's plan to expropriate land ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 10 April 2013 | Hits: 135

April 9th News Update

Last Thursday Fort Chipewyan RCMP responded to an alarm at The Northern Store. When police arrived it was confirmed that a Break and Enter had been committed. 26 year old ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 9 April 2013 | Hits: 182

April 8th News Update

By year’s end, every bus stop in Fort McMurray will have a heated bus shelter. Residents are encouraged to take an active role by attending an upcoming engagement session. Manager ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 8 April 2013 | Hits: 123

April 5th News Update

You don’t have to drive far to know it’s the season of potholes in Wood Buffalo. The Municipality is doing their best to keep up with the heaves in the ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 5 April 2013 | Hits: 168

April 4th News Update

A CIBC report says a lack of pipeline capacity is costing Canadian oil producers billions of dollars every year. The report says the country lost out on about $25 billion ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 4 April 2013 | Hits: 160

April 3rd News Update

TransCanada Corporation is testing the waters to see of there's interest in shipping Alberta oil to the east coast. The company says it is seeking binding commitments from shippers before ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 3 April 2013 | Hits: 186

April 2nd News Update

A weekend spill of crude oil from Exxon Mobil's Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas could have an impact on TransCanada's effort to win approval in Washington for its proposed Keystone XL ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 2 April 2013 | Hits: 148

March 28th News Update

Suncor Energy says it won't go ahead with its troubled Voyageur oilsands upgrader north of the city. The Calgary-based company says slumping market conditions don't make the massive multi-billion-dollar project ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 28 March 2013 | Hits: 267

March 27th News Update

A study for an environmental think-tank finds coal-fired power generation will likely cause thousands of early deaths in Alberta. It will also likely cost the province hundreds of millions of ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 27 March 2013 | Hits: 186

Easter Services 2013

All Saints Anglican Church - 9902 Manning Avenue - April 1st: Palm Sunday at 10:30am with Liturgy of the Palms - April 5th: Maundy Thursday at 7pm – Family & children service ... Read more

News and Events | Jonathan | Wednesday, 27 March 2013 | Hits: 801

March 26th News Update

Premier Alison Redford issued a statement regarding the appointment of Scott Tannas to the Senate. Redford says when Albertans chose Scott Tannas as their Senate nominee during last years provincial ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 26 March 2013 | Hits: 256

March 25th News Update

A First Nations group in BC is launching an anti-pipeline commercial to mark the 24th anniversary of one of the worst oil spills in history. Art Sterritt with Coastal First ... Read more

News and Events | News | Monday, 25 March 2013 | Hits: 172

Soup Kitchen Banquet

Each day, Monday to Friday, newcomers to Fort McMurray, working poor, homeless and mentally and physically challenged individuals are served a nutritious hot meal. Would you help the Soup Kitchen ... Read more

News and Events | Jonathan | Saturday, 23 March 2013 | Hits: 163

March 22nd News Update

A blizzard that has been blasting through the Prairies and being blamed for highway chaos south of Edmonton involving at least 100 vehicles. About 22 people were taken to hospital, ... Read more

News and Events | News | Friday, 22 March 2013 | Hits: 119

March 21st News Update

Aboriginal leaders in Canada and the US say they will fight proposed pipelines in court and with unspecified direct action. Native leaders from both countries were in Ottawa today to ... Read more

News and Events | News | Thursday, 21 March 2013 | Hits: 229

March 30th Giant Easter Egg Hunt

Join KAOS 91.1 as we're live on location at Heritage Park (1 Tolen Drive) on Saturday, March 30th from 11am-2pm for the 3rd Annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt! &n... Read more

News and Events | Jonathan | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 | Hits: 154

March 20th News Update

A number of changes come into effect on the Fort Chip Winter Road effective today. Daytime travel from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. is restricted to loads under 5,000 kg. ... Read more

News and Events | News | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 | Hits: 178

March 19th News Update

In the face of strong opposition to plans to ramp up exports of oil from the BC coast, the federal government is out with plans to improve oil tanker safety. ... Read more

News and Events | News | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 | Hits: 173

Staff Blogs

Ready For Summer?

I know it’s been a little cold recently, even snowy! Well this is my theory to reaching summer…... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 01.05.2013

Have You Ever Considered A Move?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live somewhere else? No not a different town or... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 24.04.2013

An 80 Foot Slide, Sure!

If you think that slide you saw in the playground the other day was cool, check out this one. T... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 25.03.2013

A Giant Chocolate Bunny?

You have no idea how upset I was when I looked at the photo closely and realized that it was a ... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 25.03.2013

Chocolate Stamps?

The Belgians have stayed true to their chocolate roots and created something that only a chocol... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 25.03.2013

A Slide Just For Emergencies?

This idea is absolutely fantastic! How do we make it mandatory that all stairways have a slide ... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 15.03.2013

You Pay How Much In Rent? For How Much Space?

Remind me not to complain again at the price of rent here in Fort McMurray. Although I say that... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 27.02.2013

What Do You Take For Carry-On?

What do you carry in your carry-on? A ‘lucky’ knife? What about a stun gun? Hopefully none of t... Read more...

Marshall's Blog | 25.02.2013

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