Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray mayoral candidates debate business issues at Chamber forum
FORT McMURRAY - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce mayoralty forum is now available online following a debate between incumbent Mayor Sandy Bowman and challenger Zulkifl Mujahid that focused largel...
Oct 05, 2025 October 1, 2025 Mayoral Debate
Police trying to find missing woman
Update, 8:30 p.m. Oc. 3, 2025 Wood Buffalo RCMP advise that Candice was located safe. ___ FORT MCMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 35-year-old Candice L'Homm...
Oct 03, 2025 An image of Candice L’Hommecourt, reported missing in the Fort McMurray area. Phot provided by the RCMP.
Ward 3 residents set to hear from mayoral and council hopefuls at Saprae Creek forum
FORT MCMURRAY, AB.- Residents in Saprae Creek Estates, Draper and the surrounding area will soon have another chance to hear directly from the candidates seeking their votes in the Regional Municipali...
Oct 03, 2025 Vista Ridge, RMWB. Web image
Glass Lewis sides with Cenovus in takeover battle for MEG's Christina Lake project
CALGARY - Cenovus Energy Inc. has gained another boost in its $7-billion takeover bid for MEG Energy Corp., as a second influential proxy adviser has recommended shareholders back the deal over a comp...
Oct 03, 2025 Cenovus Christina Lake, Web Image
Second Canadian measles death this year reported in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta has reported its first measles-related death since outbreaks of the illness began in March, as case counts near 2,000 across the province. Health officials say a baby, born prematur...
Oct 03, 2025 milastokerpro / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray man wins $100,000 on Scratch & Win ticket
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A Fort McMurray man is celebrating after a big lottery win. Frederick Malcolm won $100,000 on a $100 ULTIMATE Scratch & Win ticket purchased at the Wandering River Quick Stop ...
Oct 03, 2025 Frederick Malcolm won $100,000 on a $100 ULTIMATE Scratch & Win ticket
Former councillor Germain says labour unrest weighs heavy on school trustee races in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - With less than three weeks until election day, a former long-serving municipal councillor says the crowded field of candidates in Wood Buffalo reflects both public dissatisfaction...
Oct 02, 2025 Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, Candidates Forum - listener supplied photo
Alberta prepares strike resources for parents as Oct. 6 deadline looms
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is preparing parents for the possibility of a provincewide teachers strike by adding learning tools and resources to its website. The front page of Alberta.ca now inc...
Oct 02, 2025 ATA Logo, web image
Early voting begins Thursday for RMWB council and school trustee races
FORT McMURRAY, AB - Advance voting begins Thursday in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, giving residents a chance to cast their ballots ahead of the Oct. 20 municipal and school board electio...
Oct 02, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com
Alberta teams with industry and Indigenous leaders on national pipeline bid
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is taking the lead in preparing a new West Coast pipeline proposal, forming a technical advisory group with major energy companies and Indigenous partners to develop an...
Oct 01, 2025 lagereek / Depositphotos.com
