Category Archives: News-CFVR
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
Fort McMurray man facing 25 charges after recent drug bust
A major drug bust in Fort McMurray has led to one suspect facing a total of 25 charges. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, with the help of Wood Buffalo RCMP, executed a search warrant o...
Jan 25, 2024
Fort McKay Métis Nation Association issues notice of election
Fort McKay Metis Logo via Letterhead The Fort McKay Mtis Nation Association is holding an election for the offices of President and Vice President. In an Election Notice issued by the Fort McKay Mtis ...
Jan 24, 2024
Day time limit for Fort Chipewyan Winter Road decreases Saturday
The weight limits to the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road are being reduced to 5,000 kilograms during the day starting on Saturday. This is in large part due to the warm weather moving in for the next...
Jan 24, 2024
Keyano unveils state-of-the-art Esports arena
Keyano College is celebrating the opening of its SMG Esports Arena. The first-of-its-kind facility in Alberta is the permanent home of the Keyano Huskies E-sports team and regional hub for electronic ...
Jan 23, 2024
Federal Judge rules Emergencies Act use on "Freedom Convoy" protest was unreasonable
A judge has ruled it was unreasonable for the federal government to use the Emergencies Act to bring the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa and at key border crossings to an end in 2022. Federal C...
Jan 23, 2024
Alberta aims to reduce use of tobacco and vaping products
Tobacco Packaging Examples. -Health Canada supplied media The Government of Alberta is announcing a new Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy during National Non-smoking Week. The government says more...
Jan 22, 2024
FuseSocial accepting nominations for Heart of Wood Buffalo awards
Heart of Wood Buffalo Awards -Supplied media Nominations are now open for FuseSocial's Heart of Wood Buffalo Awards. The awards honor the achievements of leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, and orga...
Jan 22, 2024
