Category Archives: News-CFVR
Being the Difference: Easy Ways to Support the Food Bank This Summer
Small acts make a big difference for Wood Buffalo Food Bank FORT McMURRAY, AB - The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is encouraging residents to take small, simple steps to help keep shelves stocked through the...
Jun 25, 2025
Province backs carbon removal project in Innisfail
Alberta invests $5 million in world-first carbon capture innovation centre The Alberta government is investing $5 million to help build the world's first direct air capture innovation and commercializ...
Jun 25, 2025 Deep Sky's Direct Air Capture pilot
Central Alberta Gets Rain, North Stays Dry in Province's June 24 Fire Update
Rain helps central Alberta, but wildfires still rage in the north FORT McMURRAY, AB - While recent rainfall has brought some relief to central Alberta, much of the province's north remains dangerously...
Jun 25, 2025 Alberta fire danger map for June 24, 2025. Image via alberta.ca
Fringe parties and separatists left licking wounds after Alberta byelections
Alberta byelection results show weak separatist support despite poll numbers EDMONTON - Alberta's three provincial byelections have delivered a clear message on separatism, with pro-independence parti...
Jun 24, 2025 ayzek / Depositphotos.com
Generous Jeweller Faces Heartbreaking Loss in Violent Break-In
FORT McMURRAY, AB. - RCMP investigating major theft from beloved downtown jeweller. Police in Fort McMurray are investigating two early-morning break-ins at jewelry stores that occurred within minutes...
Jun 24, 2025 Prestige Jewellers, image by Jon Tupper
Electric Dirt Bike Rider Wanted After Near Miss in Fort McMurray
Electric Dirt Bike Rider Wanted After Near Miss in Fort McMurray RCMP say off-highway vehicle use continues to pose dangers in city's urban areas FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are investiga...
Jun 24, 2025 RCMP Provide surveillance images
Fort McMurray Walk Brings Hope to Canadians Facing Brain Tumours
Fort McMurray joins national walk to support brain tumour research and patients Fort McMurray, AB. - Residents of Fort McMurray will lace up their shoes this Saturday for a cause that touches thousand...
Jun 24, 2025 ImageSupply / Depositphotos.com
Thickwood Boulevard to close for water main replacement through Canada Day weekend
Commuters advised to plan alternate routes during utilities upgrade FORT McMURRAY, AB - Drivers in Fort McMurray's Thickwood neighbourhood will face significant traffic disruptions next week as the mu...
Jun 23, 2025 Thickwood Sewer Upgrade Plan, RMWB image
McCallum, former minister and envoy to China in turbulent times, dead at 75
Former cabinet minister and ambassador John McCallum dies at 75 OTTAWA - Canada is mourning the loss of longtime Liberal cabinet minister and former ambassador to China John McCallum, who died Saturda...
Jun 23, 2025 Wekimedia Commons CC License. Original by US Dept Homeland Security.
Ninth annual Wood Buffalo Pride set for Saturday at Heritage Shipyard
Wood Buffalo Pride returns with ninth annual festival at Heritage Shipyard FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo Pride is set to host its ninth annual Pride Festival this weekend, celebrating the theme of...
Jun 23, 2025 Ninth Annual Pride Fest
