Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray Standing In Solidarity With Ukraine With Vigil
Fort McMurray is standing in solidarity with Ukraine by holding a candlelight vigil Friday night. The Fort McMurray Ukrainian Cultural Society, the Rotary Club Oilsands, and the YMM Stands with Ukrain...
Feb 24, 2023
Bones of Crows to Debut in Fort McMurray and Conklin
A new film is headed to our region as part of the National Indigenous Community Screening tour. The feature-length movie, "Bones of Crows" is written and directed by Mtis-Dene filmmaker Marie Clements...
Feb 21, 2023
Two Arrested in Fort McMurray After Months Long Drug Trafficking Investigation
RCMP are arresting two individuals in Fort McMurray after a two-month-long drug trafficking investigation. Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) of Fort McMurray started an investigation in J...
Feb 21, 2023
Former Imperial Oil Chairman Announced as Suncor CEO & President
Suncor is announcing a flurry of changes within the company, including a new leader at the top. Effective April 3, Rich Kruger will be the new CEO and President, while also joining the Suncor Board of...
Feb 21, 2023
RCMP Locate 33-Year-Old Man
UPDATE: RCMP stated in post on Friday, February 24, they have safely located Sonnie McDonald. The RCMP is asking for your help locating a 33-year-old man last seen on January 31 in Lac La Biche...
Feb 20, 2023
WMZ Three and Four Active This Week
The RMWB will out be working their snow plows this week. Subzones three and four will be active from Monday to Friday and on-street parking restrictions will be in effect. Zones one and two are relaxe...
Feb 20, 2023
Olivia and Noah Continue as Top Baby Names in Alberta
The province has released the list of the most popular baby names for 2022. For girls, Olivia, Sophia, and Emma are the top three names, while Noah, Liam, and Theodore are the top three choices for bo...
Feb 17, 2023
Honour & Remember Art Exhibit to Open on February 23
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting you to attend the opening of a new art exhibit at Jubilee Centre. The gallery is called Honour & Remember, an art exhibition honouring & r...
Feb 17, 2023
Mikisew Cree First Nation, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Receive Over $5 Million in Funding for Housing Projects
The Government of Canada is investing over $5 million in two First Nations in the RMWB. Through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), $2.53 million will be going toward the Mikisew Cree First Nation for...
Feb 16, 2023
New Novel Chronicles Drama of Oil Sands
There's a new novel about the Alberta Oil Sands written by an award-winning retired journalist. The book titled, The Canada Project, is a fictional work based on the true story of the conflict and dra...
Feb 15, 2023
