Category Archives: News-CFVR
Bill C-5 bypass criticized as symptom of deeper federal system issues
Think tank says federal fast-track bill confirms Ottawa's assessment process is broken A Montreal-based think tank with offices in Calgary, says a new federal law that allows Ottawa to fast-track cert...
Jul 21, 2025
Alberta defends actions during Jasper wildfire in joint statement
Alberta defends wildfire response after critical Jasper report EDMONTON - Alberta is pushing back against a report commissioned by the town of Jasper into the 2024 wildfire that damaged parts of the c...
Jul 21, 2025 Alberta Wildfire conducts Hazard Reduction Burn
From oil sands to opportunity: Alberta's savings fund hits major milestone
Alberta Heritage Fund hits record $30B as province sets sights on $250B by 2050 EDMONTON - Alberta's Heritage Savings Trust Fund has surged to an all-time high of $30 billion following a $2.8-billion ...
Jul 21, 2025
Deadly Fake Xanax Pills Kill Alberta Teen, RCMP Warn of More Could Come
RCMP issue province-wide alert after Alberta teen dies from counterfeit Xanax pill EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP have issued a critical province-wide warning after the death of a 16-year-old boy was linked ...
Jul 20, 2025 Fake potentially deadly Xanax
ASIRT Investigating Fatal RCMP Encounter in Grande Prairie
Man dead following RCMP-involved shooting in Grande Prairie; ASIRT investigating GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB. - A man is dead following a police-involved shooting late Friday night in Grande Prairie. RCMP say ...
Jul 20, 2025
Fifth Annual ATC Cultural Festival Set for September
Much anticipated ATC Cultural Festival Marks Fifth Year with Expanded Celebration FORT McMURRAY - The Athabasca Tribal Council's Cultural Festival is returning this fall for its highly anticipated fif...
Jul 18, 2025
Fire Risk Prompts Calls for Caution in Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche Areas
Fire danger climbs in Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche forest areas as hot, dry weather continues FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wildfire danger is very high in the northern and southern portions of the Fort Mc...
Jul 18, 2025 Alberta Wildfire logo
Shale Producers Pull Back as $65 Oil Squeezes Margins
U.S. oil growth slows as prices squeeze producers, Goldman warns U.S. crude oil production is entering a period of stagnation, with analysts warning that the boom of recent years may be over. Goldman ...
Jul 18, 2025
Fort McMurray Voters: Beat the Aug. 15 Deadline to Save Time at Polls
Deadline approaching to register online for municipal election in Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Residents looking to save time at the polls for the upcoming municipal election are being encoura...
Jul 17, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray sewer cleaning project begins July 23
RMWB crews to inspect and clean pipes in downtown, Waterways, Abasand, and other areas through September FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Residents in several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods can expect to see sewe...
Jul 17, 2025 Uni Jet Truck, image via https://unijet.ca/