Category Archives: News-CFVR
Helly Hansen No Longer Canadian as Brand Sold to U.S. Company
Kontoor Brands of North Carolina acquires Helly Hansen in a deal worth nearly $1.3 billion. Helly Hansen, a familiar name in Canadian workwear and outdoor fashion, is set to lose its Canadian identity...
Jun 04, 2025 Helly Hansen Brand Logo
New Community Centre Unveiled in Fort McKay
Fort McKay Community Centre Opens as New Hub for Culture and Gathering FORT MCKAY, AB - After two years of construction, the Fort McKay Community Centre was officially unveiled on Tuesday during a rib...
Jun 04, 2025 L-R, Nicole Hinks, RMWB, Senator Margie Wood- Fort McKay Métis Nation, Dennis Fraser, RMWB, RMWB Councillors Lance Bussieres and Keith McGrath, Mayor Sandy Bowman, Chief Raymond Powder-Fort McKay First Nation, President Loretta Waquan-Fort McKay Métis Nation, Councillors Brenda Paquette and Lana Huppie-Fort McKay Métis Nation and Allison Flett, RMWB
Canada's Parks Shine as U.S. System Struggles, Says New York Times
New York Times Endorses Canada's National Parks as U.S. System Falters The New York Times is suggesting Americans head north this summer, praising Canada's national parks as a cleaner, better-managed ...
Jun 03, 2025 Wood Buffalo National Park, image via Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism
RCMP Use Drone, K9 Unit in Firearms Arrest South of Fort McMurray
Chipewyan Prairie First Nation man charged after firearms complaint FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A man from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is facing nearly a dozen charges following a firearms incident so...
Jun 03, 2025
Acclaimed Local Writer Takes Top Crime Fiction Honour
Fort McMurray author wins national crime writing award FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A Fort McMurray writer is receiving national recognition for her short fiction. Therese Greenwood has won the 2025 Award of ...
Jun 02, 2025 Author Therese Greenwood , Facebook Image
Wildfires damage key infrastructure in Chipewyan Lakes including water treatment plant
Wildfire damages dozens of structures in Chipewyan Lakes, threatens Conklin as extreme fire danger persists More than two dozen buildings, including the water treatment plant and seniors centre, have ...
Jun 02, 2025 Albert Wildfire Crews build fire guard near Conklin
Mayor's Youth Council Offers Leadership Opportunity for Students
FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Mayor's Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY), a leadership program for high school students ...
Jun 02, 2025 Mayors Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) Rmwb.ca
AHS Warns of Widespread Measles Exposure Across Province
Alberta Expands Measles Advisories as Outbreak Grows EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services has issued 24 active measles exposure advisories across the province as the outbreak continues to grow. The advi...
Jun 02, 2025 milastokerpro / Depositphotos.com
Conklin Remains on Evacuation Alert as Alberta Wildfires Expand
Wildfires Continue to Grow Across Alberta as Conklin Remains on Alert FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wildfires are increasing in both number and size across Alberta, with 50 fires currently burning in the pro...
Jun 01, 2025 June 1 Fire Danger Map, Alberta Wildfire
RCMP Seek woman missing since January 1.
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 24-year-old Sarah Campbell, who has been missing since Jan. 1, 2025. Although Campbell has had some verbal con...
Jun 01, 2025 Sarah Campbell, Missing Person Poster. RCMP supplied image
