Category Archives: News-CFVR
Community to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
The Filipino-Canadian Association of Fort McMurray is celebrating the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence this weekend. The month of June commemorates National Filipino Heritage Month through...
Jun 05, 2023
June 5th wildfire update
After 28 days, Alberta is ending the provincial state of emergency. The province declared an emergency on May 6th after wildfires began raging across the province forcing the evacuation of communities...
Jun 05, 2023
Severe storm brings flooding to parts of Fort McMurray
A powerful thunderstorm unleashed a heavy downpour of rain in Fort McMurray. The torrent caused streets to flood, and the surge of water overwhelmed storm sewers, leading to the eruption of manhole co...
Jun 04, 2023
Wood Buffalo RCMP seeking assistance identifying theft suspect
The Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in a theft under $5000 investigation. On May 29, 2023, at around 7:37 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to...
Jun 02, 2023
June 2 – Fort Chipewyan update
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reporting over eight-hundred people have been safely evacuated from Fort Chipewyan. Anyone remaining in Fort Chip can request a seat on an airplane by call...
Jun 02, 2023
June 1 – Fort Chipewyan Wildfire Update
The RMWB is reporting, along with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Mtis Nation that they have safely evacuated over 750 people from Fort Chipewyan to...
Jun 01, 2023
UPDATE: Donations needed for Fort Chipewyan evacuees
As the evacuation order continues in Fort Chipewyan and the surrounding communities, many evacuees are making their way to Fort McMurray and Fort McKay. Those evacuating are in need of essential items...
May 31, 2023
Volunteer Wood Buffalo seeking helpers for evac registration
While the evacuation of Fort Chipewyan remains in progress, FuseSocial and Volunteer Wood Buffalo are issuing a call for assistance. The organizations are actively seeking volunteers to provide genera...
May 30, 2023
UPDATE: Fort Chipewyan now under mandatory evacuation order
May 31, 5:30 p.m. update: The fire has grown to an estimated 8,600 hectares. According to Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, the last of the evacuees are on their way out. ̶...
May 30, 2023
Evacuation Alert issued for Fort Chipewyan due to wildfire
11:24 a.m. update: The RMWB states that elders, older adults, and vulnerable people who would like to leave, need to report to Mamawi Hall first to register. ———– The RMWB, ACF...
May 30, 2023
