Category Archives: News-CFVR
Pandemic Takes Toll on Youth Mental Health, Study Shows
We are getting a glimpse into the toll the pandemic took on youth mental health in Canada. In a media release, Sun Life Canada says mental health drug claims skyrocketed among Canadian youth. Data fro...
Jan 30, 2023
Rare Green Comet Brightest This Week
A rare green comet will be at its brightest this week, and you may be able to see it if you get away from city lights. The comet, called C/2022 E3 (ZTF) has an unusually long orbital period of around ...
Jan 30, 2023
AHS Renews Relationship With Native Friendship Centres
Alberta Health Services is renewing its partnership with the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre in Fort McMurray, along with 20 other such Friendship Centres across the province. The partnership allows AHS ...
Jan 29, 2023
This Week’s WMZ and Snow Clearing
Municipal crews are out clearing and removing snow this week. Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 are active from Monday to Friday and on-street parking restrictions will be in effect. Subzones 3 and 4 a...
Jan 30, 2023
Province Puts Brakes on Insurance Hikes
The Alberta Government is putting the brakes on increases to auto insurance premiums. The province is announcing a pause on any auto insurance rate hikes for the remainder of 2023. In a release, the g...
Jan 26, 2023
Abacus Poll Provides Insight to Healthcare Concerns
The cost of living, inflation and healthcare are the top concerns for Canadians according to a poll by Abacus Data. The poll finds 70 per cent of Canadians want the government to prioritize reducing t...
Jan 24, 2023
Alberta Health Services Experiences Major Network Outage Monday
Alberta Health Services is asking for a third party to review the cause of a significant network crash that happened on Monday. The province-wide crash affected many clinical systems including Connect...
Jan 24, 2023
Kiyām formally opening on Tuesday
The RMWB is celebrating the formal opening of the Kiym Community Park on Tuesday, January 24 at 12:30 PM. The park, located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Main Street, is one of the features des...
Jan 23, 2023
Canada to Expand Commercial Space Flight
The Government of Canada is taking measures to allow commercial space launches in our country. The Minister of Transport, flanked by members of the Canadian Space Agency, and the aerospace sector, say...
Jan 23, 2023
Flood Mitigation Meeting for Draper Tonight
The municipality is holding a special council meeting this evening at 6:00 PM to discuss flood mitigation in the Draper area. The meeting is an opportunity for residents to provide their input on the ...
Jan 22, 2023
