Category Archives: News-CFVR
Alberta privacy commissioner releases FAQ after elector data breach
EDMONTON - Following the recent release of personal information allegedly connected to the Centurion Project, an Alberta separatist-linked organization, Alberta's privacy commissioner has published a ...
May 12, 2026 jewhyte / Depositphotos.com
Special council meeting scheduled in Anzac on May 19
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will hold a special council meeting in Anzac later this month as the community marks the 10-year anniversary of the Horse River wildfire. The ...
May 12, 2026 By J Hazard - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9800490
GasBuddy warns oil market volatility could drive further price spikes
CALGARY - Fuel prices are continuing to climb as global oil markets react to the ongoing Middle East oil crisis brought on by the U.S. war with Iran, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum an...
May 12, 2026 spflaum / Depositphotos.com
Hazard reduction burns continue across northeastern Alberta
FORT McMURRAY - Northeastern Alberta is heading into the weekend with a moderate wildfire hazard as warmer temperatures increase fire risk across the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Alberta Wildfire says t...
May 11, 2026 Alberta Fire Danger, May 10
Fire advisory issued for Fort McMurray Forest Area amid high wildfire danger
FORT McMURRAY - A fire advisory is now in effect across the Fort McMurray Forest Area as warm temperatures, dry vegetation and increasing wildfire risk continue across northeastern Alberta. Alberta Wi...
May 11, 2026 Alberta Fire Advisory Logo, image via Alberta Wildfire
Breast cancer screening trailer returning to Conklin May 29
CONKLIN - A mobile mammography clinic will visit Conklin later this month as Alberta health officials continue efforts to improve breast cancer screening access in rural communities. Primary Care Albe...
May 11, 2026 motortion / Depositphotos.com
Environment Canada outlook points to warmer summer in Wood Buffalo
OTTAWA - Meteorologists are increasingly warning a strong El Nio weather pattern could develop later this year as Pacific Ocean temperatures continue rising rapidly in a key monitoring region. Forecas...
May 11, 2026 bartoshd / Depositphotos.com
Province says accurate census count critical as Alberta continues rapid growth
FORT McMURRAY - Federal census codes have now been mailed to households across the Wood Buffalo region, and Alberta's government is encouraging residents to take part, arguing participation is directl...
May 11, 2026 Stats Canada Web Image
Dirtbike riders flee police during Fort McMurray traffic stops
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating several incidents involving dirtbikes allegedly stunt driving and fleeing police in the Timberlea area late last month. Police say Municipal Traffic...
May 11, 2026 Suspect on dirt bike. RCMP Image
YMM annual report highlights new routes and future growth plans
FORT McMURRAY - Passenger traffic at Fort McMurray International Airport declined slightly in 2025, although the airport authority says new routes, infrastructure investments and expanded partnerships...
May 10, 2026
