Category Archives: News-CFVR
RCMP need help locating missing 37-year-old woman
July 5, 2023. 6:40 p.m. RCMP say Janet Richards has been located and is safe. — Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking assistance in locating a missing person. Janet Richards was last seen in Fort McMurra...
Jul 05, 2023
RMWB calling on students to join MACOY
The RMWB is calling on students to join the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY). MACOY consists of 28 Wood Buffalo students ranging from grades 9 to 12. The students work closely with comm...
Jul 05, 2023
Alberta approving $175 million to support municipalities stricken by wildfire
The Government of Alberta is pledging financial aid for municipalities stricken by this spring's fires. During May and June, nearly 40,000 Albertans were displaced as wildfires burned nearly 1.5 milli...
Jul 04, 2023
RMWB part ways with CAO, name new interim
Paul Thorkelsson is no longer the CAO of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). After a special council meeting on Tuesday, the Mayor and Council of the RMWB announced they are parting ways...
Jul 04, 2023
What We Heard report out for draft Downtown ARP
The RMWB has released their “What We Heard” report following community engagement in the draft of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The plan details resident feedback, concerns, ...
Jul 04, 2023
Nominations open for Communities in Bloom
The RMWB is putting the call out for nominations for Communities in Bloom. The Municipality is asking residents who may have noticed exceptional gardens or awe-inspiring floral displays in the communi...
Jul 04, 2023
Updated photo radar locations for July and August
The RMWB is changing its photo-radar approach for July and August. Bylaw Services updates its photo-radar locations online each Monday during the school year. However, now that school is on summer bre...
Jul 03, 2023
Nominations open for Alberta’s Newcomer Awards
The Government of Alberta is looking to recognize newcomers who have made outstanding contributions to the community. Anyone can nominate a newcomer who has enriched the province through volunteerism,...
Jun 30, 2023
Summer heat tips from AHS
As the summer weather heats up, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding everyone to take precautions. AHS is asking Albertans to watch for symptoms of heat stress, as the condition can be life-thre...
Jun 30, 2023
Smoke column may be visible from Fort Chipewyan, not a threat says Alberta Wildfire
Alberta Wildfire says people in and around Fort Chipewyan may see a smoke column over the next few days. The province says the plume is from some growth on the north-east flank of the Rocky River Fire...
Jun 30, 2023
