Category Archives: News-CFVR
RCMP offer high-tech property protection to residents
A new initiative aimed at reducing crime is on its way to Fort McMurray, courtesy of the RCMP, and it won't cost you a nickel. Police are offering residents a state-of-the-art forensic identification ...
Mar 12, 2024
Fort McMurray International Airport continues to land awards
The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is landing more worldwide aclaim. Airports Council International (ACI) named YMM as the winner of four prestigious Air Service Quality awards. The airport...
Mar 11, 2024
CUPE plans rally to protest potential job cuts
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is planning a rally on Tuesday. The union announced the rally in a letter to their members as well as on the social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter)...
Mar 10, 2024
Community mourns the passing of Guy Boutilier
Guy Boutilier, an accomplished politician, businessman, educator, husband, and father, has died from cancer at age 65. Boutilier's lasting legacy is etched on the very fabric of the community, as fami...
Mar 09, 2024
Fort McKay First nation and Suncor explore partnerships
Fort McKay First Nation and Suncor Energy are partnering to explore potential oil sands projects on the First Nation. On March 7th, the energy giant and the First Nation inked a memorandum of understa...
Mar 07, 2024
Winter road restrictions starting Saturday
Warm weather is on the way, bringing changes to the Fort Chipewyan and La Loche winter roads. Beginning Saturday, March 9, vehicles over 5,000 kg will be restricted to nighttime travel only. That mean...
Mar 06, 2024
Preparations begin for River Breakup
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is preparing for the annual river breakup. The RMWB will be setting up their seasonal flood mitigation measures over the next three weeks and they hope...
Mar 06, 2024
ACFN suing Alberta Energy Regulator
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) is suing the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). During a town hall meeting in Fort Chipewyan on Tuesday, Chief Allan Adam handed a notice of lawsuit to the CEO of ...
Mar 06, 2024
Red Deer man facing firearms charges in Fort Chipewyan
A Red Deer man is facing several firearms charges after being arrested in Fort Chipewyan. During a patrol on Sunday, police spotted an ATV being driven dangerously along Delta Road and conducted a sto...
Mar 06, 2024
Airport to host information sessions on Aurora Landing
Fort McMurray International Airport is taking another step to bring Aurora Landing to life. Michael Sieger, VP of Air Service and Commercial Development for the Fort McMurray Airport Authority will be...
Mar 05, 2024
