Category Archives: News-CFVR

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Human remains found near Fort McMurray are under investigation Fort McMurray, Alta. - Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Alberta Major Crimes Unit are investigating after human remains were discovered near For...

Newborn care hotline expands across Alberta as demand grows Primary Care Alberta, the province's new agency for family medicine that spun off from Alberta Health Services, is expanding a popular suppo...

Alberta's Privacy Commissioner encourages action as 23andMe files for bankruptcy Albertans who have used 23andMe are being encouraged to take immediate steps to protect their genetic data following th...

Bear season returns to Fort McMurray as sightings most likely in green spaces Bear season is underway in Fort McMurray, and Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) say the public has a key role ...

Hazard reduction burns continue in Fort McMurray area as wildfire risk remains moderate FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Alberta Wildfire crews are continuing hazard reduction burns this week across the Fort McMu...