Category Archives: News-CFVR
PrairiesCan Provides Over $2 Million in Funding, New Office In RMWB
The federal government is announcing over $2 million in new funding for the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region, and the opening of a new PrairiesCan office. Minister of Prairies and Economic Developmen...
Feb 09, 2023
Chipewyan Prairie First Nation in Crisis
The Chief of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is calling on the federal government for emergency support for his community. The First Nation, located just outside of Janvier, is facing an unpreceden...
Feb 08, 2023
Banjoko to Run as Independent in Provincial Election
A familiar name is stepping up to run as an independent candidate in the May 29th provincial election. Funky Banjoko is announcing her bid to represent Fort McMurray - Wood Buffalo in the Alberta legi...
Feb 07, 2023
RCMP Locate Missing 31-Year-Old Man
UPDATE: Wood Buffalo RCMP confirms Timothy Brown has been located safe and unharmed. Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing 31-year-old man. Timothy Richard Brown was l...
Feb 07, 2023
RMWB Seeks Public Input on Police Priorities
The RMWB now has its annual policing priorities survey online. They are seeking your input on what you feel the Wood Buffalo RCMP should be focusing on for the next year. The survey helps the RCMP ali...
Feb 07, 2023
Fort McMurray Man Facing Numerous Weapon and Drug Charges Following Investigation
A Fort McMurray man is facing numerous drug and weapon charges after a months-long investigation from the RCMP. On February 2, 2023, RCMP executed a search warrant at 270 Tundra Drive, where 702 suspe...
Feb 07, 2023
Father Merc Robotics Team Heading to The World Championship
The Father Mercredi Robotics team is on its way to the VEX World Championships in Robotics in Dallas this spring. The team is back from a big win at the Mecha Mayhem tournament in Calgary. There, they...
Feb 07, 2023
All WMZs Relaxed This Week
The Municipality is relaxing all winter maintenance zones for this week. The RMWB says the first snow removal operation for the subzones is now complete and there will be no parking restrictions in an...
Feb 06, 2023
Stolen Vehicle Call Leads to Police Chase
8:43am UPDATE: 35-year-old Vincent Hawes has been remanded into custody, and is set to appear in Provincial Court February. 8th, 2023. Wood Buffalo RCMP was kept busy on Friday morning after a ...
Feb 05, 2023
Mikisew Cree First Nation Zero Tolerance Drug Policy
Mikisew Cree First Nation Chief and Council are taking a strong stance against illegal drug activity on their reserve. In a letter posted to the band's website, the Chief is informing members of the F...
Feb 03, 2023
