Category Archives: News-CFVR
RMWB appoint new CAO
The RMWB Council announced in a press release Monday that they appointed a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the region. Paul Thorkelsson comes to Fort McMurray after holding the CAO position...
Aug 29, 2022
Two arrested for armed robbery in Fort McMurray
Two individuals were arrested in downtown Fort McMurray Thursday morning following an armed robbery. On Aug. 25, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to the call at roughly 8:20 a.m. to a residence in the down...
Aug 26, 2022
100-year-old church in Fort Chipewyan “completely destroyed”
An early morning fire has burnt down a 100-year-old church in Fort Chipewyan. Identified as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Roman Catholic Church built in 1909. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to the f...
Aug 25, 2022
Wood Buffalo placed under heat warning and special air quality statement
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo has been placed under a heat warning and special air quality statement for the next few days. On Wednesday, an Advisory Alert was sent out to residents informing them that d...
Aug 24, 2022
Ensuring you’re prepared for the upcoming school year
Summer holidays are coming to an end and students in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo will soon be heading back to the classroom. Secretaries, administration, and teachers are already back in schools within...
Aug 23, 2022
Showing off Wood Buffalo in this year’s Communities in Bloom
Wood Buffalo will soon be pitted against other municipalities of similar size in an international battle of beauty. The 28th Edition of Communities in Bloom will see the region compete in the Internat...
Aug 19, 2022
Wood Buffalo National Park undergoing review of becoming a World Heritage Site in Danger
Wood Buffalo National Park (WBNP) will be undergoing its second Reactive Monitoring Mission (RMM) from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to determine if sh...
Aug 17, 2022
More predictable weather forecasts coming to Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo residents will soon be enjoying more predictable weather forecasts in the near future. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) commented on Twitter on Monday, that the ...
Aug 15, 2022
Two vehicles have been set ablaze a fortnight after two other vehicles set on fire
Two vehicles have been intentionally set on fire in the Parsons Creek area just two weeks after two vehicles were set on fire in Eagle Ridge. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to the call from Fire and Emer...
Aug 11, 2022
Arrest made on July 1 in Fort McMurray being investigated by ASIRT
On Aug. 3, Alberta Serious Incident Response Teams (ASIRT) were directed to investigate an arrest made by Wood Buffalo RCMP on July 1. Police received reports of a missing person on June 29. Two days ...
Aug 11, 2022
