Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray Firefighters Return to the Rooftop for Annual Charity Campout
Firefighters in Fort McMurray will once again brave the elements this week, not for an emergency, but for charity. The Fort McMurray Firefighters Charities Association is holding its annual rooftop ca...
Apr 29, 2025
Premier Smith Reacts to Liberal Election Win
Premier Danielle Smith isn't holding back after the re-election of a Liberal minority government. In a statement, Smith congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on his win, but quickly shifted focus t...
Apr 29, 2025
Low Wildfire Risk in Fort McMurray Forest Area
Due to recent rain and lower temperatures, the wildfire danger level is low in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, and fire officials are urging everyone to take extra care. Temperatures are expected to in...
Apr 29, 2025 Fire photo by Darry Russell
Disaster Response Team Back in Fort McMurray
A disaster response team that helped Fort McMurray recover after the 2016 wildfire is back in town this time, to help prevent another one. Team Rubicon, a volunteer group made up of military veterans,...
Apr 29, 2025 toa55 / Depositphotos.com
Harvard Media News declares CPC Incumbent, Laila Goodridge, winner of Fort McMurray Cold Lake
Election results coming in and a Liberal minority Government seems likely. Currently results from Atlantic Canada show the Liberal Party of Canada is leading or confirmed in 160 so far. Conservatives ...
Apr 28, 2025 MP Laila Goodridge speaks at campaign rally 2025
Campfire to Blame for Friday's Wildfire near Quarry Ridge, Investigators Say
Illegal campfire sparked grass fire that closed Highway 63 in Fort McMurray: investigators FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - An illegal campfire was the cause of the fast-moving grass fire that temporarily closed ...
Apr 28, 2025 Quarry Ridge Wildfire, April 2025
Fort McMurray Man Hospitalized After Violent Downtown Assault
Man seriously injured in Fort McMurray assault, suspect arrested FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A Fort McMurray man remains in hospital after a violent assault downtown on Sunday afternoon. Wood Buffalo RCMP ...
Apr 28, 2025
Canada Marks National Day of Mourning for Fallen Workers
Day of Mourning marks solemn reminder of lives lost in the workplace While much of the country is focused on the federal election, today remains the National Day of Mourning to honour workers who have...
Apr 28, 2025 kokliang / Depositphotos.com
Wildfire risk rises across Fort McMurray region as spring heats up
Two fires burning near Birch Mountains as fire danger remains high across northeastern Alberta. Spring fire season is heating up across Alberta, with fire danger in the Fort McMurray region considered...
Apr 27, 2025
Canadians to Head to the Polls Monday to Choose Their Next Government
Voters reminded to bring proper ID as Fort McMurray-Cold Lake polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 28 is election day across Canada, with voters heading to the polls to choose who will represe...
Apr 27, 2025
