Category Archives: News-CFVR
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
Winter Roads closed during the day, facing 24-hour closure during warm conditions
These warm temperatures may be nice for being outside in the Fort McMurray area, but they could also cause havoc on the Winter Roads. The RMWB has announced both La Loche and Fort Chipewyan Winter Roa...
Jan 29, 2024
Winter Maintenance Zones 3 and 4 active
RWMB Grater at work. Image via rmwb.ca Winter maintenance is scheduled to continue this week, with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) activating Subzones 3 and 4. From January 29 - Febru...
Jan 28, 2024
New study exposes alarming discrepancy: Air quality emissions from Alberta oil sands significantly higher
Athabasca oil sands deposit map. Image via Wikimedia -CC license. A new study published in the Academic Journal "Science" says air quality emissions from the oil sands are being highly underestimated ...
Jan 28, 2024
Fire Smart work set to begin
RMWB Fire Smart Logo. Image from www.rmwb.ca Fire Smart projects for this winter will be starting up as early as this week. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is warning residents they m...
Jan 28, 2024
Fort McMurray teacher recognized for her work with disabled people
The Premier's Council of Alberta has recognized a Fort McMurray teacher for her work enriching the lives of people with disabilities. Christina Gordon Public School teacher Karla Power received ...
Jan 25, 2024
