Category Archives: News-CFVR

Wood Buffalo RCMP Unveil 2025-2026 Policing Priorities
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...
Jordan Keating May 15, 2025

Fort McKay Northern Spirits Head into Homecoming on a High
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...
Jordan Keating May 15, 2025 Photo From Northern Sprits Instagram. Photo by James Maclennan

Composite High Celebrates Student Leadership
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...
Jordan Keating May 15, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com

Ride Safe, Ride Right This Summer
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...
Jordan Keating May 15, 2025 gorlovkv / Depositphotos.com

Wood Buffalo RCMP Remind Public of E-Scooter Safety and Regulations
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...
Jordan Keating May 14, 2025 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com

RCMP Arrest Suspect for Tampering with Wildfire Protection Equipment
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...
Jordan Keating May 14, 2025

Alberta's Legislature Elects New Speaker
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...
Jordan Keating May 14, 2025 photo from: https://unitedconservativecaucus.ca/ric-mciver/

Nominations Open for 2025-2026 Women of Inspiration Awards
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 Women of Inspiration Awards. This year's theme, Innovators & Pioneers, celebrates women in our region who are leading ...
Jordan Keating May 14, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com

Keyano Huskies Esports Crack Top Four in North America
The Keyano Huskies Call of Duty Esports team finished in the top four at the NACE Spring Grand Finals, held at Full Sail University in Florida. After an early loss to Conestoga College, the Huskies ra...
Jordan Keating May 14, 2025 Photo supplied

RCMP Officer Struck During Traffic Stop on Highway 63
A Wood Buffalo RCMP officer narrowly avoided injury after a police cruiser was hit at high speed during a traffic stop earlier this week. Just after 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, the officer was conduc...
Jordan Keating May 13, 2025








