Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province moves to cut approval timelines to 120 days for key projects
EDMONTON - Alberta's government has introduced legislation aimed at speeding up approvals for major energy and industrial projects, saying the move is needed to attract investment and remain competiti...
Apr 15, 2026 Alberta Legislature in session, image via https://www.assembly.ab.ca
Fort McMurray airport posts record scores in North American assessment
FORT McMURRAY - Fort McMurray International Airport is reporting record performance in a North American benchmarking program, with top scores in key service areas. The airport says it achieved its hig...
Apr 15, 2026
Fort McMurray event to connect Indigenous entrepreneurs and business leaders
FORT McMURRAY - Indigenous entrepreneurs and business leaders in Fort McMurray are being invited to gather for a networking and learning event this week. The April membership meeting hosted by the Nis...
Apr 14, 2026
Inclusive track and field event coming to Holy Trinity High School
FORT McMURRAY - A weekend event in Fort McMurray is aiming to expand access to track and field for para athletes while offering training opportunities for local coaches. Holy Trinity Catholic High Sch...
Apr 14, 2026 By Pierre-Selim - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18644744
Fort McMurray Elder's memoir earns more honours with Alberta Literary Award nod
FORT McMURRAY - A memoir by Fort McMurray Elder Robert Cree is continuing to gain momentum on the literary stage, earning another major nomination as the book draws national and international recognit...
Apr 14, 2026 The Many Names of Robert Cree, publisher supplied photo
Primary Care Alberta bringing prenatal support event to Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Expectant and new parents in Fort McMurray are being invited to attend a free health fair focused on pregnancy, birth and early childhood resources. The event, hosted by Primary Care A...
Apr 14, 2026 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com
Oil surge sends U.S. gasoline and diesel prices skyrocketing
WASHINGTON - Gasoline prices across the United States are climbing sharply as global oil markets react to renewed geopolitical tensions following the collapse of ceasefire talks in the Middle East. Th...
Apr 14, 2026
Oil again surpasses $100 as U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz rattles markets
A U.S. naval blockade targeting Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is driving oil prices sharply higher and raising concerns about a broader shock to global energy markets. The blockade follows ...
Apr 14, 2026 By Goran_tek-en, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115671987
Survey finds most Albertans still dealing with severe or noticeable potholes
EDMONTON - Potholes remain a widespread concern for Alberta drivers as winter gives way to spring, with new survey data suggesting only modest improvement compared with last year. According to a surve...
Apr 14, 2026
RCMP report 23 impaired driving investigations in Fort McMurray in March
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers conducted 23 impaired driving investigations in March, with several drivers facing suspensions and criminal charges. Police say the investigations were i...
Apr 14, 2026 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
