Category Archives: News-CFVR
NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates 25 brand new sets of hockey equipment to Fort Mac Hockey Brothers Foundation
National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) Goals & Dreams fund has donated 25 brand new sets of hockey equipment to the Fort Mac Hockey Brothers Foundation Program to help Indigenous yout...
Sep 21, 2022
RMWB wayfinding project enters phase 2
The Municipality's wayfinding project is entering its second phase after hearing from community members about what kind of changes they would like to see in how they navigate the city. Wayfinding is a...
Sep 21, 2022
Multiple Municipal board and committee openings available for passionate community members
Residents wanting to take part in some of the decision-making in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo have the chance to apply for one of the possible 18 different boards and committees open to applicants. "By ...
Sep 20, 2022
How Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canada will soon be recognizing the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, more commonly known as Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30. The day marks the tragic legacy left behind by the Can...
Sep 19, 2022
RMWB seeking input on future design of permanent flood mitigation
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking feedback on designs for their Reach 6 permanent flood mitigation project. Reach 6 is the area that goes from Riedel St. up to Longboat Landing in t...
Sep 15, 2022
Fort McMurray schools open for provincial day of mourning
In recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Alberta government has declared Monday, September 19 a day of mourning instead of a statutory holiday. An outdoor ceremony in honour of the Q...
Sep 15, 2022
Wood Buffalo residents on a surgical waitlist can expect an automated call from AHS
Residents on surgical waitlists in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo will be receiving automated phone calls from Alberta Health Services (AHS) as part of a new initiative. Over the next few months, patients...
Sep 14, 2022
Council back in session
Mayor and council are back in session this evening after having been away from regular meetings since July 12. This evening’s meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. will cover the following: Wood Buffa...
Sep 13, 2022
Armed robbery suspects arrested in Fort McMurray
Police have confirmed the arrest of both suspects wanted in connection to a number of robberies that occurred over the weekend. In the early morning of Saturday, Sep. 10, officers received a call of a...
Sep 12, 2022
Nominations open for Council’s Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding community members
Residents of Wood Buffalo now have the chance to recognize the significant contributions of individuals or groups in their community with the Council's Excellence Awards. The award aims at giving peop...
Sep 08, 2022
