Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray firefighters control fire in Timberlea area
Regional Emergency Services were on the scene of a fire in the Timberlea area Tuesday afternoon. At 3:01 pm the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo sent out a notice that crews were on the scene of ...
Oct 18, 2022
Municipality announces start to winter maintenance season
It's that time of year again, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has announced Winter Maintenance season has begun. During the winter months, residential areas in Fort McMurray are divid...
Oct 14, 2022
Local woman raises over $31,000 for sister with brain cancer
When Jordan Brass decided to create a fundraiser for her sister Tena’s brain cancer, she was nervous she wouldn’t hit her goal of $5,000. Fast forward to after the event, and the total is ...
Oct 14, 2022
Fort McMurray resident “forever grateful” for hospital staff saving his life
Story by Logan Clow David Bouchier credits his decision-making, as well as the swift actions of healthcare staff at the William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre, for saving his life th...
Oct 07, 2022
Danielle Smith is the new United Conservative Party leader and Alberta’s next premier
Danielle Smith is now Alberta's premier-designate and the new United Conservative Party leader after winning a majority vote on the 6th and final ballot. Smith now replaces former Premier Jason Kenney...
Oct 06, 2022
Two arrested following police chase with Wood Buffalo RCMP
Two individuals have been charged following a police chase and two stolen vehicles on the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation. On Friday, Sept. 30, Wood Buffalo RCMP located a stolen Dodge Ram Truck b...
Oct 06, 2022
Fort McMurray woman presented with Platinum Jubilee Medal
Melanie Antoine is being recognized for her dedication and work within the RMWB. Nominated by Premier Jason Kenney, Antoine was presented with Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. Antoin...
Oct 06, 2022
RMWB looking for Snow Angels to help seniors
The RMWB is seeking Snow Angels for the winter season. The municipality is looking for dedicated and caring community members to help shovel walkways and driveways of seniors in our community. Julie G...
Oct 05, 2022
Former MacDonald Island lifeguard charged with negligence after 2020 drowning
Charges have been laid in relation to a drowning incident that occurred at MacDonald Island Park nearly two years ago. On December 12, 2020, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a call to the facility after...
Oct 04, 2022
Over half a million dollars in drugs and cash seized in Fort McMurray following 14-month investigation
Drug trade in Fort McMurray was massively disrupted with nearly half a million dollars in drugs and cash seized last month during Project Frontier. Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) arres...
Oct 04, 2022
