Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray students invited to Future Forward Youth Bootcamp
FORT McMURRAY - A new youth leadership and entrepreneurship event aimed at students across the Wood Buffalo region is set to launch later this month in Fort McMurray. The Stadek Foundation says its fi...
May 13, 2026 IgorTishenko / Depositphotos.com
Middle East oil crisis pushing American inflation to three-year high
WASHINGTON - The U.S. war with Iran is causing rampant inflation for Americans as soaring fuel prices ripple through the broader economy and reignite fears of a prolonged energy-driven cost crisis. Ne...
May 13, 2026 By Michael Vadon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54216023
Alberta privacy commissioner launches investigation into Centurion Project
EDMONTON - Alberta's information and privacy commissioner has launched a formal investigation into allegations the Centurion Project improperly collected, used and disclosed personal information taken...
May 13, 2026 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
Chard Métis Nation planning land-based recovery camp in Janvier
FORT McMURRAY - The Chard Mtis Nation is seeking proposals to help design a year-round, land-based recovery program aimed at supporting Indigenous people in northern Alberta struggling with addiction ...
May 13, 2026 Chard Metis Nation, Web Logo
Fort McMurray Public School Division celebrates staff at 45th annual recognition event
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Public School Division marked a major milestone this week as staff, retirees and administrators gathered to celebrate the division's 45th annual Employee Recognition ...
May 13, 2026 FMPSD Award Winners
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo students heading to national science fair in Edmonton
FORT McMURRAY - Four students from the Wood Buffalo Regional Science Fair are preparing to represent the region at Canada's largest national youth STEM competition later this month in Edmonton. Arhaan...
May 13, 2026 Canada Wide Science Fair, web image
RMWB reviewing snow clearing policies and seeking public feedback
FORT McMURRAY - Residents in Fort McMurray are being asked to provide feedback on winter road and snow clearing operations as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo reviews its winter maintenance p...
May 12, 2026 WMZ / Winter Maintenance Zone Sinage -Photo by Jon Tupper
Wood Buffalo businesses invited to help shape new economic strategy
FORT McMURRAY - Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism is asking businesses across the region to help shape a new strategy aimed at improving conditions for local companies and re...
May 12, 2026 Wood Buffalo Tourism, web banner image
New NAIT Advanced Skills Centre to create space for 5,500 more apprentices
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it will invest $384 million over three years to expand apprenticeship training at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology through construction of a new Advanc...
May 12, 2026 NAIT, Wikimedia Commons, CC License
Cenovus reports record Q1 output following MEG acquisition
CALGARY - Cenovus Energy and Suncor Energy both reported record first-quarter production as higher oil prices boosted profits amid continued volatility in global energy markets. Cenovus reported produ...
May 12, 2026 CENOVUS Energy, image via https://www.cenovus.com/
