Category Archives: News-CFVR
Wood Buffalo RCMP continue search for suspect after Timberlea road rage incident
FORT McMURRAY - RCMP in Wood Buffalo continue to ask for the public's help in a weapons investigation following a road rage incident earlier this month. Police say officers received a call around 9:10...
Mar 05, 2026
RCMP strategy targeting repeat offenders linked to drop in auto theft and break-ins
EDMONTON - The Alberta RCMP says its crime reduction strategy is contributing to a decline in property crime across areas policed by the force. In a release, Alberta RCMP said the strategy uses data a...
Mar 05, 2026
RCMP issue wanted notice for man believed to have ties to Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Alberta RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Police say Dorian August Kootenay is wanted in connection with a number of offences. Accord...
Mar 05, 2026 Dorian Kootenay, Wanted poster courtesy of RCMP
Province approves Fort McKay raw water infrastructure rehabilitation project
FORT McKay- Alberta's Environment and Protected Areas ministry has approved an amendment allowing the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to proceed with upgrades to raw water supply infrastructure ...
Mar 05, 2026 By J Hazard - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9723796
Western Canada Select rises above US $60 as Middle East tensions tighten crude supply
CALGARY - The discount on Western Canada Select crude narrowed this week as disruptions to oil supplies in the Middle East pushed global prices higher. Western Canada Select, the benchmark for Canadia...
Mar 05, 2026 Government of Alberta Historic Oil price Chart via https://economicdashboard.alberta.ca/
Danielle Smith cites global instability in renewed push for Alberta export pipeline
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says tensions in the Middle East underscore the need for Canada to expand oil exports and build new pipeline capacity to the West Coast to reach Asian markets...
Mar 04, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith via x.com
Alberta introduces stronger condo protections and new dispute tribunal
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says new rules aimed at improving transparency and protecting condominium owners are now in effect. In a release Tuesday, the province said the changes strengthen gover...
Mar 04, 2026 Kukota / Depositphotos.com
Girls Inc. gala, Suncor campaign highlight women's leadership in Wood Buffalo
FORT McMURRAY - International Women's Day on March 8 is being marked locally with events aimed at empowering girls and highlighting women in industry, as global advocates warn progress on equality rem...
Mar 04, 2026 International Women's Day, United Nations Web image.
Headline: B.C. Decision Puts Alberta Time Debate Back on Table
EDMONTON - Alberta is once again considering whether to scrap seasonal clock changes after neighbouring British Columbia announced it will permanently adopt daylight saving time. B.C. Premier David Eb...
Mar 04, 2026 Watch picture -Jon Tupper
Wood Buffalo Celebrates 2026 Regional Aboriginal Recognition Award Winners
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Aboriginal Recognition Awards are honouring community leaders, youth, elders and volunteers across the Wood Buffalo region for their contributions and achievements. The aw...
Mar 04, 2026 2026 RARA Award Winners
