Category Archives: News-CFVR
Canada Day Parade cancelled for 2023
The RMWB has announced the Canada Day Parade will not be happening this year. Several factors have led to the cancellation of the parade including, many staff and community volunteers assisting with t...
Jun 20, 2023
10th annual Fort City Car Show raises over $8,500
Fort City Church is announcing the winners of this year’s car show. According to Fort City Church, over 4,000 people attended the annual Father's Day Car Show. Dozens of vehicles lined the Churc...
Jun 19, 2023
Photo radar locations for the week of June 19th
Bylaw services is announcing their photo radar locations this week. You can expect automated traffic enforcement to set in the following areas: Parsons Creek Drive Confederation Way Millennium Drive S...
Jun 19, 2023
Provincial fuel tax paused until end of year
The Government of Alberta has voted to extend the fuel tax pause until December 31, 2023. The pause on the fuel tax saves drivers 13 cents per litre, which averages of between $6 and $18 every time th...
Jun 19, 2023
Re-entry plans announced for Fort Chipewyan
Fort Chipewyan residents can start preparing to go back home soon. Alberta Wildfire has announced 100 per cent control of the southern perimeter, and says the evacuation order can be lifted when all e...
Jun 19, 2023
New 24/7 childcare coming to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
A new daycare option is opening in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. KP Squared Innovative Childcare Centre is starting up a new 24/7 daycare service in our region aimed at shift workers and families with u...
Jun 18, 2023
Baseball Canada bringing two championships to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
The Regional Recreation Corporation (RRC) is announcing the return of Baseball Canada to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. In partnership with the Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association (FMMBA), the RRC w...
Jun 15, 2023
ACWB Artist in Residence to host workshops for the community
The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo (ACWB) is welcoming two visiting artists to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. Louise Casemore is the Artist in Residence, and Danielle Piper is Suncor's Indigenous Artist. &...
Jun 14, 2023
Keyano College business students return from Costa Rica
A group of business students from Keyano College are back from an educational trip to Costa Rica. Late last month, 13 students from the college's business program embarked on the eight-day trip as par...
Jun 14, 2023
Mayor signing letter of intent to bid on 2026 Alberta Summer Games
Council has decided to send a letter of intent to bid on the 2026 Alberta Summer Games. The RMWB received a letter back in April 2023 from the province’s Minister of Culture to bid on the opport...
Jun 14, 2023
