Category Archives: News-CFVR
Multi-vehicle collision closes Hwy. 63 near Fort McKay on Wednesday
Hwy. 63 south of Fort McKay was closed for multiple hours by RCMP Wednesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle collision. Around 2:35 p.m. police responded to a two-vehicle collision between a cube v...
Jun 02, 2022
Flair Airlines no longer at risk of losing operating license
Many residents in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo have been jumping at the opportunity to once again be able to travel abroad with air travel restrictions being increasingly lifted. Fort McMurray Internati...
Jun 01, 2022
RMWB installing new Pride crosswalk
Wood Buffalo continues in its efforts to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone that joins the community, and to celebrate this Pride Month, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) will be wo...
Jun 01, 2022
Fort McMurray couple compete in HGTV’s “Battle on the Beach”
This Sunday you'll be able to watch two Fort McMurray locals compete in HGTV's renovation/competition series Battle on the Beach Season two. Local real estate agents Paige and Corey Cyr were whisked a...
May 31, 2022
Trudeau announces strongest gun control measures in over 40 years
The federal government is pushing to further strengthen Canadian gun control laws amidst our neighbours to the south’s own discussions over gun control. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented o...
May 30, 2022
After years of being closed due to damage, Downtown restaurant OPA! re-opening its doors
After receiving extensive damage following forest fires and floods in Fort McMurray, Downtown restaurant OPA! Of Greece is re-opening its Clearwater Landing location. "I have always loved OPA!'s uniqu...
May 30, 2022
First annual off-road motorcycle event coming to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) has teamed up with Ride North Moto, to deliver their first-ever off-road motorcycle event to the area. Together, they're launchi...
May 30, 2022
Canada Day Parade returns to Franklin Ave
The RMWB is inviting you to line Franklin Avenue in red, white, and orange for this year’s Canada Day Parade. The Parade is set to start July 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Riedel Street and proceed north o...
May 30, 2022
Alberta investing over $1 million in Keyano College
The Government of Alberta is investing $1.3 million in Keyano College through the Alberta at Work initiative. Through this investment, the Government is hoping to support Alberta’s labour market...
May 29, 2022
Heavy Item Pickup Program, Big Bin Events Back For Another Year
The RMWB's heavy item pickup program is back for another year. From May 30 to June 6, residents can register to have four large household items picked up curbside. Once registered, households will be ...
May 29, 2022
