Alberta Work Camps

• Alberta launches mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for worksites and rural communities

  The mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will target worksites, remote camps, farms, hard-to-reach populations, rural communities and areas where uptake is low.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2021
  
• North zone sees lower vaccination rates as Fort McMurray experiences spike in COVID-19 cases

  The data shows that in the North zone, 18.8 per cent of the population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2021
  
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• Fort McMurray mayor says it’s ‘time to act decisively’ on keeping COVID-19 away

  Fort McMurray's mayor said the city and surrounding communities are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because tens of thousands of workers travel from across Canada to work in the oilsands.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2020
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• ‘We did it right:’ COVID-19 scare at oilsands work camp tests businesses’ plans

  On Friday, a worker staying at a northern Alberta oilsands staff lodge was taken to hospital with novel-coronavirus-like symptoms.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2020
• Alberta judge quashes 2014 decision that ruled against Suncor random drug tests

  Oilsands giant Suncor Energy has won the latest round in its push to randomly test thousands of workers for drugs and alcohol in northern Alberta.

  Canada

  May 19, 2016
• Quiet settles over Alberta oilpatch work camps amid recession

  Many Alberta work camps more closely resemble hotels or resorts, complete with Wi-Fi, fitness centres, ice rinks and meals prepared by Red Seal chefs. But a slowdown in oilpatch activity means fewer tradespeople on site, putting a squeeze on businesses that house and feed workers in remote locations.

  Economy

  Mar 7, 2016