Category Archives: News-CFVR
ACFN Worried Over Tailings Leaks
On January 31st, approximately 5,300 cubic meters of industrial wastewater spilled into the environment from Imperial Oil's Kearl Lake site. When the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) was inform...
Mar 02, 2023
Companies Still a Long Way From Gender Equality
A leading Canadian advocacy group says that organizations can no longer afford to turn the other way or drag their feet regarding workplace equality. In their report, "The Tallest Poppy", Women of Inf...
Mar 02, 2023
Report Shows Canadians Lost $530 Million to Criminal Fraud in Past Year
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CFAC), along with the RCMP and the Competition Bureau of Canada are joining forces this March to lead the 19th annual Fraud Prevention Month. The group says in the past...
Mar 01, 2023
Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation Receiving $1 Million for Additional Housing Units
Over $14 million dollars is being invested in five First Nation and Mtis communities in Alberta to bring 55 new housing units to the regions. The Fort Chipewyan Mtis Nation will be receiving $1 millio...
Mar 01, 2023
Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Today
Alberta is running a test of the Emergency Alert System at 1:55 PM on March 1st. The test will go out over television, radio, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app, and direct...
Feb 28, 2023
Alberta Wildfire Gearing Up for 2023 Season
Wildfire season in Alberta is beginning on March 1st and runs until October 31st. The Government of Alberta says they already have wildland firefighters, air tankers, and other specialized equipment r...
Feb 28, 2023
Nistawoyou Friendship Centre Receives Provincial Grant
The Nistawoyou Native Friendship Centre is receiving a provincial grant to continue its work with vulnerable Indigenous Peoples. The organization is splitting $150,000 with four other Native Friendshi...
Feb 28, 2023
Local Helper Raises $9,500 For Senior in Need of Wheelchair
A Fort McMurray senior will soon be enjoying a new electric wheelchair thanks to the generosity of our community and the tenacity of a local Good Samaritan. Melissa Gladue, who volunteers to help the ...
Feb 27, 2023
WMZ 1 and 2 Active February 27 – March 3.
The Municipality is activating Winter Maintenance Zones one and two this week. The RMWB is set to begin their second snow removal operation of this winter season. Make sure you check your zone and whi...
Feb 27, 2023
Minister Brian Jean on Trade Mission to South Korea
Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Northern Development, Brian Jean is in South Korea this week. Jean, who also serves as MLA for Fort McMurray – Lac La Biche is joined by Minister of Trade, Immigra...
Feb 26, 2023
