Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray Chamber Unveils 2025-2026 Board of Directors
Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce unveils 2025-2026 board leadership FORT MCMURRAY, AB -The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, a team of regional ...
Jun 08, 2025
Municipal Council Backs Addition to Reserve for Fort McKay First Nation
RMWB Council backs land transfer and reserve expansion for Fort McKay First Nation FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) council has approved the transfer of a municipally ...
Jun 05, 2025 Council chambers, image via RMWB.ca
Luck Strikes Twice: Fort McMurray Store Sells Another $100K Winning Lottery Ticket
Fort McMurray's Uncle Bill's sells second $100,000 lottery ticket in months FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A Fort McMurray convenience store is proving to be a lucky charm for lottery players after selling its ...
Jun 05, 2025 Fort McMurray woman wins $100k on The Extra
Snye Point Park to Close for Summer Construction and Revitalization
Construction begins on waterfront upgrades and flood mitigation in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Construction along the waterfront in Fort McMurray is set to begin next week as part of a long-ter...
Jun 05, 2025 Snye Point Construction
Firefighters Take On Shed Fire in Thickwood
No one was injured in a shed fire in Thickwood Tuesday, but everything inside the shed has been burned. Several neighbouring sheds and a fence were damaged in the fire on Caldwell Crescent. Two pumper...
Jun 05, 2025
Alberta measles nearing 40-year high as outbreak spreads rapidly
Measles Cases in Alberta Approach 40-Year High, Northern Regions Spared Alberta is facing its worst measles outbreak in nearly four decades, with 724 confirmed cases-a level not seen since 1986. The h...
Jun 05, 2025 sipailova@yahoo.com / Depositphotos.com
Burgers, Bannock and Books: RMWB Marks Indigenous History Month
Wood Buffalo marks National Indigenous History Month with events celebrating culture and community FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting residents to take part in ...
Jun 05, 2025
Oil Sands Lead Alberta's Drive to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Alberta leads Canada in absolute emissions reductions between 2022 and 2023 A new report shows Alberta's oil sands are producing more crude while reducing greenhouse gas emissions per barrel. The 2023...
Jun 04, 2025
Alberta Outperforms Most Provinces in Emergency Room Efficiency
Alberta emergency room wait times rise, but still beat most provinces: MEI report A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) shows that emergency room wait times have grown across Canada,...
Jun 04, 2025
Throne Speech Adopted as Liberals Dodge Confidence Vote After First House Defeat
Liberals pass throne speech after narrow House defeat on amendment The minority Liberal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially cleared its first major hurdle, with the House of Co...
Jun 04, 2025 benkrut / Depositphotos.com
