Category Archives: News-CFVR

RCMP launch pilot to live in southern Wood Buffalo communities
FORT McMURRAY - Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Wood Buffalo have launched a pilot project aimed at improving service in southern communities by having officers live where they work. Beginning April ...
Jon Tupper May 04, 2026 RCMP Cruiser, photo taken Sept 11, 2025 by Jon Tupper

Alberta marks Forest Week with focus on sustainability and wildfire resilience
EDMONTON - The start of May marks Alberta's Forest Week, with provincial officials highlighting the importance of sustainable forest management and the role forests play in the province's economy and ...
Jon Tupper May 04, 2026 gorlovkv / Depositphotos.com

Community reflects on decade since Fort McMurray wildfire disaster
FORT McMURRAY - Hundreds of residents gathered at Doug Barnes Cabin on Sunday, May 3 to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Horse River Wildfire, when about 88,000 people were forced to evacuate as th...
Jon Tupper May 04, 2026 Mayor Bowman speaks, May 3, 2026

Fort McMurray U13 Girls Volleyball Shines in Calgary
It was a dominant weekend for Fort McMurray's U13 girls volleyball teams, who made a powerful statement on the court in Calgary. After controlling play throughout the tournament, Fort McMurray squads ...
Submitted May 04, 2026

Ice jam shrinks near Fort McMurray as rivers begin to clear
FORT McMURRAY - The Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers are beginning to clear as the ice jam blocking the water's flow continues to deteriorate. According to the latest update from the Regional Municipal...
Jon Tupper May 03, 2026 Athabasca River, May 3, 14:30

RCMP investigating after millions of Alberta voter records exposed by separatist group
EDMONTON - A judge has ordered an Alberta separatist group to take down an online database containing voter information, while the RCMP investigates how the data was obtained and shared. The Court of ...
Jon Tupper May 03, 2026 Elections Alberta web logo

RCMP seek help finding missing 17-year-old in Wood Buffalo
UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. May 2: FORT McMURRAY. - Wood Buffalo RCMP would like to inform the public that Kaisa Raine Morin was located and is safe. May 1, 2026: FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking f...
Jon Tupper May 01, 2026 Kaisa Raine Morin Missing Persons poster

RCMP seek help finding missing Fort McMurray teen
UPDAT May 3, 2026: FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP would like to inform the public that Ella Mary Chapman was located safe --- FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help in l...
Jon Tupper May 01, 2026 Ella Mary Chapman, RCMP Missing Persons poster

River breakup continues as ice jam melts near Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - An ice jam on the Athabasca River near Fort McMurray continues to slowly break down, but officials say river breakup is still underway and risks remain. The Regional Municipality of Wo...
Jon Tupper May 01, 2026 Athabasca river rising due to ice jam. 5:30, April 28, 2026

New report warns of growing challenges for young job seekers
OTTAWA - As students prepare to enter the summer job market, new data suggests many young Canadians may face growing difficulty finding work. A recent report from the Fraser Institute says youth unemp...
Jon Tupper May 01, 2026 Laila Goodridge, House of Commons 2025. File Photo








