Category Archives: News-CFVR
High water levels force closure of Snye Point
The RMWB is temporarily closing Snye Point Park. The municipality says that rising water levels necessitate the closure of the park including the boat launch, docks, and pedestrian access. The interpr...
Jun 26, 2023
Canada introduces self government bill with Métis Nation partners
The Government of Canada is introducing a Bill enabling Self Government recognition for several Mtis Nations, including the Mtis Nation of Alberta. Bill C-53 called "An Act respecting the recognition ...
Jun 23, 2023
RMWB encourages evacuees to register to fly home
The RMWB is asking any Fort Chipewyan evacuees who still need a flight home, to contact the Pulse line. The last re-entry flight is set for tomorrow, Saturday, June 24, and there will be no more re-en...
Jun 23, 2023
OHV use now permitted, fire ban changed to fire restriction
The recreational use of off-highway vehicles is now allowed on public lands across the province. Alberta Wildfire restricted the use of OHVs across the province due to heightened fire risks, however, ...
Jun 23, 2023
MP Goodridge calls for Federal funding for Highway 63 to 686
Member of Parliament Laila Goodridge is seeking federal funding for highway construction. In a letter sent to Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure, and Commu...
Jun 22, 2023
Pride YMM calls on FMCSD trustee after controversial posts
Pride YMM is calling on a Fort McMurray Catholic School District (FMCSD) Board Trustee to apologize and take accountability. This comes after controversial anti-trans posts were posted on Trustee Jona...
Jun 22, 2023
Evacuation order lifted for Fort Chipewyan as residents return home
The evacuation order is being lifted for Fort Chipewyan. Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo with support from the Fort Chipewyan ...
Jun 22, 2023
Bears’ Lair casting for Season Two
Bear’s Lair is currently accepting applications for its second season. The television program offers an Aboriginal perspective on the well-known show Dragons Den. The Northeastern Alberta Aborig...
Jun 22, 2023
Fort McMurray International Airport recognized as a Rainbow Space
The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is the newest recipient of Pride YMM's Rainbow Space designation. The airport sought out the status and took specific steps to receive the recognition dem...
Jun 21, 2023
Bear awareness tips for summer
Alberta Fish and Wildlife wants to remind you to stay aware of bears as we head into summer. An estimated 40,000 black bears are in Alberta and are a common sighting in the RMWB. Posts about bear enco...
Jun 21, 2023
