Category Archives: News-CFVR
Today is a "Day of Caring for Jasper"
The fires in Jasper are now out, and crews are trying to re-establish some of the infrastructure like power, and water. The wildfire that raged through the town has moved on as well. Some Parks Canada...
Jul 30, 2024
Indigenous communities enter historic partnership with TC Energy
Indigenous groups in Alberta are making history with Canada's largest equity ownership agreement. Seventy-two Indigenous and First Nations communities across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewa...
Jul 30, 2024
RMWB seeking messages of support for Jasper
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is encouraging residents to show support for the fire-stricken town of Jasper. The RMWB is collecting messages of hope and enco...
Jul 29, 2024
Police investigate ongoing complaints of dangerous motorcycle driver
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - Police are searching for the driver of a motorcycle that nearly struck several pedestrians and vehicles last week. Around midnight on July 21, RCMP received reports of a black...
Jul 29, 2024
RCMP seek suspected tool thieves
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -Police in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are searching for two suspects in a tool theft. Surveillance video shows two men stealing over $5,000 worth of tools from a ...
Jul 29, 2024
Environment Canada tracking severe thunderstorms near Fort McMurray
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Fort McMurray, July 29, 2:00 p.m. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Fort McMurray as of Monday at 1:49 p.m., according to En...
Jul 29, 2024
A "Day of Caring" Set for the victims of the wildfires in and around Jasper.
The devastation in Jasper and the surrounding area is incredible. An area that thrives on tourism, especially in the summer is now faced with the long prospect of recovery, and rebuilding. On Wednesda...
Jul 29, 2024
Evacuation Alerts lifted for Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
Evacuation Alerts for Janvier and the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation have been lifted. This is due to progress made on Fire 136 in the Kettle River Complex, which remains 12 kilometres from the ...
Jul 25, 2024
Updated: Highway 63 and 881 closed due to wildfires
Update as of 5:17am Alberta 511 are reporting highway 63 has been partially reopened to Traffic in both directions. Expect delays in the area due to heavy smoke. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -Travelers are ...
Jul 22, 2024
Extreme fire behavior to challenge crews
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Firefighters are not expected to get a break as the province warns of ongoing intense fire activity. Alberta Wildfire has issued an extreme fire behavior advisory as the extend...
Jul 22, 2024
