Category Archives: News-CFVR

Property owners in the RMWB should expect their 2025 property tax notices next week, sent early to avoid delays from a potential Canada Post strike starting May 22. To avoid late fees, residents are e...

Alberta has officially hit a major milestone, the province's population has surpassed five million people. According to new modelling from Statistics Canada, Alberta is now the fastest growing provinc...

You've heard the expression..."water on the water, beer on the pier". Its a reminder to make sure you are not impaired when operating a boat on the many waterways and lakes in the region. Between May ...

Wood Buffalo RCMP are zeroing in on property crime, domestic violence, drug trafficking, and traffic safety as part of their newly released Annual Policing Priorities for 2025-2026. The plan, shaped b...

The Fort McKay Northern Spirits U19 Girls' Football team is breaking new ground as North America's first Indigenous girls' tackle football team. With a 4-1 record and a four-game win streak, they're t...

Composite High School is recognizing the outstanding efforts of its student leaders who are making a real difference both in school and throughout the community. From creative events to community-focu...

As off-highway vehicle season ramps up, the RMWB is reminding residents to ride responsibly. OHV use is not allowed anywhere in Fort McMurray, except for designated roads in Abasand. Trails are locate...

With warmer weather, E-scooter use is on the rise in Wood Buffalo, and the RCMP is reminding the public of important safety rules. E-scooters are considered miniature vehicles under Alberta law, and i...

Redwater RCMP have arrested a man after he was found tampering with wildfire protection systems in an evacuation zone on Thursday May 8th. Officers on patrol spotted the man, who appeared to be trespa...

Ric McIver has been elected as the new Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Chosen by fellow MLAs on May 13, McIver becomes the 15th Speaker in the province's history. He's currently servin...