Category Archives: News-CFVR
RCMP arrest prolific offender in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP say a man wanted on several outstanding warrants has been arrested in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation following an operation involving the Crime Reduction Unit and RCM...
May 10, 2026 RCMP Truck, image by Jon Tupper
Fort McMurray to host Indigenous skilled trades mentorship symposium
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is investing $300,000 into a new pilot program aimed at helping Indigenous youth pursue careers in the skilled trades through mentorship and community partnerships. The...
May 08, 2026 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com
Mayor and council hosting Seniors' Week luncheon June 1
FORT McMURRAY - Seniors and Elders from across the Wood Buffalo region are being invited to gather for the municipality's annual Seniors' Week Luncheon next month. Mayor and council will host the even...
May 08, 2026 Seniors activities, aging in place. Image via RWMB.ca
Breast cancer screening service to visit Janvier May 28
JANVIER - Mobile mammography clinics will visit Janvier and Fort McMurray First Nation later this month as Alberta health officials work to improve breast cancer screening access in rural and remote c...
May 08, 2026 motortion / Depositphotos.com
Suspect remanded after break and enter at Fort McMurray restaurant
FORT McMURRAY - A Fort McMurray man is facing charges after RCMP investigated a break and enter at a local restaurant early Wednesday morning. Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers responded around 1:30 a.m....
May 08, 2026
ATCO marks wildfire anniversary with fire safety investment
FORT McMURRAY - ATCO is contributing funding toward fire prevention and youth firefighting programs in the Wood Buffalo region as the community marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 wildfire disas...
May 08, 2026 ATCO, web image
Community support helps Fort McMurray McHappy Day top $26,000
FORT McMURRAY - McDonald's restaurants in Fort McMurray say this year's McHappy Day campaign raised more than $39,516.18 for charities supporting children and families in the region and northern Alber...
May 07, 2026 Cruz FM Serves on McHappy Day
River Breakup Complete in Fort McMurray, Draper Evacuation Alert Lifted
(Fort McMurray, Alberta) - River breakup is now officially complete in Fort McMurray, bringing an end to this year's Ice Jam Watch and lifting the Evacuation Alert for Draper. Officials say there is n...
May 07, 2026 Athabasca River, May 3, 14:30
RMWB council to consider campground zoning change in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Regional council will hold a public hearing later this month on a proposed bylaw amendment affecting operations at Centennial Campground in Fort McMurray. The hearing is scheduled for ...
May 07, 2026
Alberta voter data breach investigation deepens amid new allegations
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP is accusing individuals allegedly connected to Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party of participating in an online meeting tied to the ongoing Elections Alberta v...
May 07, 2026
