Category Archives: News-CFVR

ATA Moves Closer to Strike as Teachers Back Job Action
Alberta teachers overwhelmingly back strike action as contract deadline nears EDMONTON - Alberta teachers have moved one step closer to strike action after delivering an overwhelming mandate to their ...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025

Alberta Measles Cases Continue to Grow
Measles outbreak in Alberta grows to 606 cases EDMONTON - Alberta's measles outbreak has expanded to 606 confirmed cases, with 46 new infections reported in the latest period. The disease, once consid...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025 weerapat / Depositphotos.com

Province to Redraw Riding Boundaries Amid Rapid Population Growth
Alberta begins redrawing electoral map as population grows past five million EDMONTON - Alberta is launching a review of its electoral boundaries to keep pace with rapid population growth. A new Elect...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025

Police Looking for Missing 48 Year-Old Woman
The RCMP are hoping you can help them find a woman who was reported missing yesterday (May 26th). 48 year old Janet Horvath of Fort McMurray was last seen on Ross Haven Drive, and the Wood Buffalo RCM...
May 27, 2025 An image of 48 year old Janet Horvath, who was reported missing in Fort McMurray on May 26th. Image provided by the RCMP

Veteran Quebec MP Scarpaleggia Elected House Speaker
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia Named New Commons Speaker Canada's newly elected Parliament has chosen Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia as the new Speaker of the House of Commons. Selected by secret ba...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025

FireSmart rebates now available for wildfire-resilient home upgrades
Fort McMurray, AB - Homeowners across the region can now apply for rebates to help cover the cost of wildfire-resilient upgrades. The money is available through the FireSmart Home Rebate Program, a jo...
Jon Tupper May 27, 2025 RMWB FireSmart inspector. Image via rmwb.ca

Storm Threat and Sweltering Heat Grip Fort McMurray Region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the RMWB. The watch extends from Fort Smith to the southern portions of the RMWB. According to Environment Canada: "Conditions are favoura...
Jon Tupper May 26, 2025 Severe Thunderstorm, image via Wikimedia Commons. CC License

Body Cameras Now Standard Gear for Wood Buffalo RCMP
RCMP in Wood Buffalo begin using body cameras FORT McMURRAY, AB. - RCMP officers in Wood Buffalo are now wearing body-worn cameras as part of their standard equipment. The move, which took effect May ...
Jon Tupper May 26, 2025 RCMP Body Worn Camera. Image supplied by RCMP

Byelections Called for Edmonton Ellerslie, Strathcona and Olds-Didsbury
Voters in three Alberta ridings head to the polls June 23 to choose new MLAs amid shifting political dynamics. Some Albertans will be heading to the polls in three provincial ridings this summer. Elec...
Jon Tupper May 26, 2025 NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, image via albertandp.ca

Federal Energy Minister Pledges Fast-Tracked Energy Development, Industry Encouraged
New Energy Minister Signals Shift Toward Fast-Tracking Canadian Resource Development Canada's new energy minister is signalling a sharp change in tone from Ottawa when it comes to resource development...
Jon Tupper May 26, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com








