Category Archives: News-CFVR
Federal Government launching own investigation over Kearl leaks
Environment and Climate Change Canada is now launching an investigation into Imperial Oil's Kearl Oil Sands. The company is already under investigation by the Alberta Energy Regulator. Environment Can...
May 04, 2023
Volunteers helping clean highways on May 6
If you're traveling on Alberta's highways this weekend, be on the lookout for people on the sides of the roads. Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 6, volunteers in orange safety vests will be collecting...
May 04, 2023
Evacuation alert lifted for Gregoire Lake Estates, Anzac, and Fort McMurray First Nation 468
The RMWB is lifting the evacuation alert for Gregoire Lake Estates, Anzac, and Fort McMurray First Nation 468. Alberta Wildfire says the fire near Anzac by Milton Lake has not grown in size and is bei...
May 04, 2023
Yard waste collection resumes May 9th
The RMWB is resuming yard waste collection next week. The Municipality says residents can begin putting out their grass clippings and other yard debris for pickup on their regular day of collection st...
May 04, 2023
Canada invests nearly $3 million in 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health
Canada is putting up nearly $3 million to support 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health. The Federal Government made the announcement as part of the kickoff to Mental Health Week. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Ment...
May 04, 2023
Wood Buffalo Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF) is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Community and Environment Grants. The organization is offering two community grants for non-profit organiz...
May 04, 2023
Pedestrian hit in Timberlea
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Timberlea on Wednesday night. On May 3, 2023, at 8 p.m., RCMP responded to a collision at Millennium Drive and Rainbow Creek Drive. The collision involved a 44-yea...
May 04, 2023
Fort McMurray man arrested on multiple charges
A Fort McMurray man is facing numerous charges after a month-long investigation by the Wood Buffalo RCMP. On April 27, 2023, Dawit Mola, 21, of Fort McMurray was arrested and charged with 14 offences....
May 04, 2023
Fire ban in effect for most of Wood Buffalo
The RMWB is issuing a fire ban for the Wood Buffalo region and no fires of any kind are allowed. All fire permits are suspended or canceled and no new fire permits will be issued. The fire ban applies...
May 04, 2023
UPDATED: Crews responding to fire north of Fort McMurray
May 3, 2023 10:35 p.m. Update: The fire is an estimated 18.7 hectares in size and is classified as “being held”. The cause is believed to be human. — Alberta Wildfire crews are respo...
May 03, 2023
