Region's unemployment rate remains second lowest in province

May sees job gains, unemployment up in Fort McMurray, Cold Lake area

The census region covering Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and Cold Lake reported a larger labour force and higher employment numbers last month, according to Statistics Canada data released Friday, but also a rise in unemployment as more people sought work locally.

Region's unemployment rate remains second lowest in province

The region’s unemployment rate remained the second lowest in the province in May.