Category Archives: News-CFVR
RCMP charge Fort Chipewyan man with drug trafficking
The Fort Chipewyan RCMP has charged a local man with drug trafficking. On May 11, 2023, RCMP responded to a disturbance on the Allison Bay Reserve and apprehended the individual involved. 42 grams of ...
May 18, 2023
Spring Fling raises over $250,000 for Northern Lights Health Foundation
The Northern Lights Health Foundation is celebrating the success of its Spring Fling. The foundation says they raised over a quarter of a million dollars at their annual gala. The money will go toward...
May 17, 2023
Chamber of Commerce concerned as WestJet strike looms
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is expressing their concern over the potential WestJet pilot's strike. Dianna de Sousa, Executive Director of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce says that many...
May 17, 2023
Alberta Teachers Association calls on candidates to talk with educators
The Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) is saying they will not remain silent in the face of falsehoods and misinformation from any political party. Earlier this week, audio of UCP Candidate for Lacomb...
May 16, 2023
UPDATE: Two new wildfires start up south of Fort McMurray
Update, May 16, 6:26 p.m. Alberta Wildfire says MWF016 near Highway 63 is roughly 20 km south of Fort McMurray. Eight wildland firefighters and two helicopters responded and held it quickly. They say ...
May 16, 2023
RMWB to celebrate Seniors and Elders Week
Seniors and Elders week is coming up June 5th to 11th. The RMWB is kicking off the celebration with Opening Ceremonies and a councilor's luncheon. Mayor and Council are inviting Elders and community m...
May 16, 2023
WestJet Pilots Issue 72 hour Strike Notice
WestJet Pilots are going on strike. The Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA), the union representing Westjet Pilots issued a 72 hour strike notice to the airline on Monday evening. The noti...
May 15, 2023
UPDATE: Wildfire being held near Mildred Lake
May 15, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Update: The fire is now classified as being held and is not expected to grow. — Alberta Wildfire has reported a wildfire burning north of Fort McMurray, near Mildred Lake...
May 15, 2023
RMWB calls for local artists
The RMWB is calling on local artists to share what home means to you. The Street Banner Program is looking for new designs that capture this year’s theme of “Home”. Selected designs ...
May 15, 2023
2023 municipal tax rate notices mailed out
Residential and commercial property owners will be receiving their property tax notices this month. The RMWB Council approved the 2023 Property Tax Rate Bylaw at their April 25th meeting. Most propert...
May 15, 2023
