Category Archives: News-CFVR
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in the RMWB
The Municipality is inviting you to join in the commemoration of National Indigenous History Month (NIHM). Throughout June, the region will honor Indigenous culture, traditions, and wisdom. "June is a...
May 25, 2023
RCMP warn of rise in “Grandparent” scam
Wood Buffalo RCMP is warning of a rise in Emergency Scams, also known as “Grandparent” scams. Perpetrators will make distressing calls, posing as law enforcement or family members, seeking...
May 26, 2023
Wildfire Update, May 25: State of Emergency remains in place
Alberta is still in a state of emergency due to wildfires. The number of people evacuated due to the fires has decreased to just under 7000, and recent showers in western and central Alberta have help...
May 25, 2023
Regional Emergency Services recruiting firefighters and paramedics
Regional Emergency Services (RES) is recruiting advanced care paramedics and firefighter-paramedics. RES paramedics and firefighters perform specialized tasks and often work on a wide variety of calls...
May 25, 2023
Heavy item pickup and big bin events announced
The RMWB is helping make spring cleaning easier by starting up heavy item pickup and big bin events. Residents will have to register for heavy item pickup and can do so starting on Monday, May 29. You...
May 24, 2023
Wood Buffalo RCMP warn about dangers of speeding
The Wood Buffalo RCMP would like to remind drivers about the dangers of speeding. Earlier this month, on May 5, at around 8:30 a.m., RCMP was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 63 near Taignova C...
May 24, 2023
High numbers of spiders appearing across Alberta
If you’re noticing more spiders than usual this year, you’re not alone. According to Dr. Jamie Pinzon, a Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada and adjunct professor at the Unive...
May 24, 2023
Advance voting locations open across province
Elections Alberta has opened the advance voting locations for the 2023 Provincial Election. The advance voting locations will be open until Saturday, May 27, 2023. There are three locations in Fort Mc...
May 23, 2023
RMWB gives Key to the Region to Guy Choquet
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is honouring Guy Choquet with the Key to the Region. Choquet is retiring following a career of over 40 years with the Canadian Red Cross. Most recently, he se...
May 23, 2023
Fort City Car Show returns for its 10th year
The Fort City Car Show is back for its 10th straight year. The annual Father's Day event at Fort City Church at the corner of Spruce Street and Woodland Drive features nearly 150 vehicles of all types...
May 23, 2023
