Category Archives: News-CFVR
Delays reported in Alberta's Parent Payment Program after teachers' strike
Edmonton - Some Alberta parents say they are still waiting for provincial payments meant to offset child-care costs during last month's teachers' strike. The province launched the Parent Payment Progr...
Nov 07, 2025 RMWB School Zone, supplied image
Oversized load reaches Fort McMurray area overnight, continues north on Nov. 7
FORT McMURRAY - Drivers travelling on Highway 63 north of Fort McMurray may face delays beginning early Thursday as a massive industrial load continues its journey from Edmonton to the oilsands. The o...
Nov 07, 2025 Massive load heading to Fort McMurray Nov 1-6
Heavy police presence warning lifted in Conklin linked to RCMP theft investigation
FORT McMURRAY - RCMP say a significant police presence in Conklin this morning was connected to an ongoing theft investigation. An alert was issued around 8 a.m. warning residents of heavy police acti...
Nov 06, 2025 RCMP Officer, Summer 2025. File photo by Jon Tupper
Alberta RCMP issues child car seat safety warning for November
Alberta RCMP urges parents to ensure proper child car seat safety EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP are reminding drivers to make child safety a priority by ensuring infants and young passengers are secured in ...
Nov 06, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Ottawa prepared to scrap emissions cap if carbon pricing and technology deliver cuts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is signalling it could scrap the proposed cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector, shifting instead toward strengthened industrial carbon pricing,...
Nov 06, 2025 Drone photo of Coker replacement , Suncor provided image
Wood Buffalo wins three awards at Communities in Bloom symposium
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo earned national recognition for its beautification efforts with three awards at the 2025 Communities in Bloom National and International Awards Ceremonies. The Regional Mu...
Nov 06, 2025 Communities in Bloom. RMWB Supplied image
Wood Buffalo receives $260K for energy-saving lighting project
Province funds energy-efficient lighting upgrade at Vista Ridge FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has received $260,000 from the Alberta government to upgrade lighting a...
Nov 06, 2025 Vista Ridge, RMWB. Web image
Nearly 100,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles recalled in Canada over camera issue
OTTAWA- Nearly 100,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been recalled across Canada due to a software issue that may cause rearview cameras to malfunction. Transport Canada said in a notice that under c...
Nov 06, 2025 1kleo1 / Depositphotos.com
Carney government projects $78B deficit, largest outside pandemic
OTTAWA - The Carney government is forecasting a $78.3-billion deficit for 2025-26, the largest in Canadian history outside the COVID-19 pandemic and the country's tenth straight year without a balance...
Nov 05, 2025 benkrut / Depositphotos.com
Canada must 'act with the North,' leaders say at landmark transportation forum
Yellowknife forum urges action to turn northern potential into national agenda YELLOWKNIFE - Leaders from government, industry, labour and academia gathered in Yellowknife this week for the first West...
Nov 05, 2025 KhunTa / Depositphotos.com
