Category Archives: News-CFVR
Winter Roads to Fort Chipewyan and La Loche re-open to light vehicles
The Fort Chipewyan and La Loche Winter Roads are opening up again as of Friday at midnight, but only to light vehicles. Vehicles under 5,000 kilograms will be able to use the winter roads for es...
Feb 02, 2024
Alberta Liquor stores may stop carrying BC wine
Your favourite BC wine may not be available on the shelves of Alberta retailers for much longer. Alberta's Liquor, Gaming, and Cannabis wholesaler has penned a letter to BC wineries with a simpl...
Feb 02, 2024
Alberta Medical Association sending an SOS for primary healthcare
The Alberta Medical Association is asking its members to send an SOS to the Alberta government to highlight what they call a crisis in primary care. The AMA says this crisis impacts family physicians,...
Feb 02, 2024
Five teams defecting from AJHL to begin play in BCHL immediately
Photo Courtesy: BCHL After weeks of uncertainty, the five teams leaving the AJHL will begin play in their new league Friday night. The Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brooks Bandits, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Par...
Feb 01, 2024
Alberta unveils "Parental Rights" policies
The province of Alberta has officially unveiled its so-called "Parental Rights" policies. All gender reassignment surgeries for those 17 and under will be prohibited, and the use of puberty bloc...
Feb 01, 2024
Fort McMurray impacted by water main breaks
There are a couple of water main breaks impacting things in Fort McMurray. Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School is canceling classes for Thursday due to the building not having water. Accordi...
Feb 01, 2024
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo celebrates Black History Month this February
Black History Month. Image courtesy of Heritage Canada: www.canada.com Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is celebrating Black History Month this February. Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Mayor S...
Jan 31, 2024
Indigenous Tourism Alberta showcases opportunities
Indigenous Tourism Alberta conference at Mac Island. Image courtesy of Jerry Neville -Neville Video Productions. Indigenous Tourism is growing in Canada and Alberta is leading the pack. Yesterday over...
Jan 30, 2024
Fort Chipewyan and La Loche Winter Roads closed until further notice
Due to the warm temperatures, both the Fort Chipewyan and La Loche Winter Roads are now closed until further notice. The RMWB is looking to preserve the road for use later in the winter when colder te...
Jan 30, 2024
Trans Mountain Pipeline faces another delay
Trans Mountain Pipeline construction activity. Media image via: https://www.transmountain.com/ Another day, another delay for the tormented Trans Mountain Pipeline, The federally owned Trans Mountain ...
Jan 29, 2024
