Category Archives: News-CFVR
Drug bust south of Fort McMurray results in two arrests
Wood Buffalo RCMP were able to make a large drug bust during a traffic stop. On Monday evening, just after 10:30 PM, officers spotted a stolen vehicle traveling north on Highway 63 just south of...
Mar 21, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP searching for missing man
Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for your help in looking for a missing person in the Fort McMurray area. 34-year-old Chris Bourgeois, of no fixed address, was last seen on February 28 in Fort McMurr...
Mar 21, 2024
Load restrictions coming to gravel roads
Weight restrictions are coming into effect on gravel roads within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Beginning Monday, May 25, 2024, the maximum load limit permitted on gravel roads wil...
Mar 20, 2024
RMWB seeking volunteers for municipal boards
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is seeking volunteers for municipal Boards. The RMWB says there are multiple vacancies on committees and governance bodies that allow community members...
Mar 19, 2024
Premier and Energy Minister head to Houston
Local MLA and Alberta's Minister of Energy is on his way to Houston today. Jean will be joining Premier Danielle Smith at CERAWeek, a major global energy conference, to highlight Alberta's role in glo...
Mar 17, 2024
Lac La Biche man in custody following weapons complaint
A Lac La Biche man is facing charges for over 15 offenses following his arrest on Sunday. Darren Cadieux (48) was taken into custody after RCMP responded to a weapons complaint, leading to search warr...
Mar 17, 2024
Warmer weather weakens winter roads
Motorists planning on traveling the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road are advised to use extra caution. The Regional Municipality says warm weather has made the route unsuitable for light vehicles without hi...
Mar 13, 2024
Smith calls for Trudeau to fire Environment Minister
Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat down for a meeting in Calgary on Tuesday. It was the first time the two leaders had met face-to-face in nearly a year. With nine months mar...
Mar 13, 2024
Mayor address job cuts while Union rallies
Mayor Sandy Bowman is out with a statement on the proposed alternative delivery options being explored by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) administration and council. Bowman says he ha...
Mar 12, 2024
Two candidates named in FMCSD by-election
The Fort McMurray Catholic School Division (FMCSD) has closed nominations for their upcoming by-election. Timothy Byron and Louis Eliott Pierre are both running for the position of Trustee with the FM...
Mar 12, 2024
