Category Archives: News-CFVR
Wildfire projected to slow in growth Wednesday
UPDATE: Another out-of-control wildfire has sparked three kilometres north of the Parsons Creek subdivision. At last report, it is about three hectares in size. This fire was initially reported to be ...
May 15, 2024
Schools closed in Fort McMurray for the rest of the week
In a joint statement Tuesday afternoon, the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions say their schools are closed for the remainder of the week. The closure also impacts Conseil scolai...
May 14, 2024
Evacuation Order issued for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling Terrace
An evacuation order has been issued for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace due to the wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray. Photo: Jon Tupper Those in need of accommodation or su...
May 14, 2024
RCMP investigating another liquor store theft in Thickwood
Wood Buffalo RCMP are looking for a suspect in yet another armed robbery at the Ace Liquor in Thickwood that took place on Sunday. RCMP were called to the scene at about 3:20 that afternoon for a repo...
May 14, 2024
Suspect in hospital after gun shot from Wood Buffalo RCMP officer
Alberta RCMP are cooperating in an investigation after a Wood Buffalo RCMP officer shot a suspect believed to be involved in an earlier hit and run. Thursday morning at around 9:00 AM, officers ...
May 14, 2024
Fire near Fort McMurray grows to 9,600 hectares
The wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray is now just over 9,600 hectares in size, according to Alberta Wildfire. The fire is still considered out of control. A change in wind direction le...
May 14, 2024
Fringe Festival coming to Fort McMurray
A Fringe Theatre Festival is coming to Fort McMurray thanks to Theatre Just Because. The Fort McMurray Fringe Festival will take place on Saturday, August 31, at Heritage Village. The event will showc...
May 14, 2024
Alberta says federal environment law remains unconstitutional
The Alberta government says that despite recent changes, Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act remains unconstitutional. The federal government recently amended the act following its dismissal by the Supreme...
May 13, 2024
Cool temps, rain, and wind direction helping wildfire fighting efforts
Two out of control wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area continue to be cause for concern for Alberta Wildfire. One near Fort Chipewyan sparked Monday morning, while the one burning southwe...
May 13, 2024
With updates: High winds continue to challenge firefighters
Update: 6:00 p.m. May 12, 2024 All schools remain open Monday in both the Fort McMurray Public and Fort McMurray Catholic School Divisions. District officials for both divisions say they are closely m...
May 11, 2024
