Category Archives: News-CFVR
Brian Jean withdraws arbitration dispute with UCP board
MLA Brian Jean has withdrawn his arbitration dispute with the UCP board regarding the upcoming UCP leadership review. On March 23, the UCP announced that due to the increase of registered voters, the ...
Apr 08, 2022
Gravel roads load limit reductions coming this Monday
Weight reductions are set to come into effect on gravel roads throughout Wood Buffalo beginning Monday, April 11. During the spring season, the load limits on Municipal gravel roads will be reduced to...
Apr 08, 2022
March Mullets raises over $16,000 for mental health programming in Fort McMurray
March Mullets in Fort McMurray has raised over $16,000 for mental health programming in the region. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Wood Buffalo targets the campaign at bringing awarenes...
Apr 07, 2022
Local church starts refugee fund to bring young Ukrainian family to Fort McMurray
A church in Fort McMurray has started a refugee fund to help bring a young family fleeing the war in Ukraine to Fort McMurray. Fort City Church is seeking to bring a better life to Atrem, Sophia &...
Apr 07, 2022
Manah excited for Oil Barons future
After losing game 6 in the second round of the AJHL playoffs to the Drayton Valley Thunder, Fort McMurray Oil Barons Head Coach and General Manager Adam Manah is gearing up for a busy offseason. With ...
Apr 07, 2022
MacDonald Island Dance Academy under sustainability review
The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC) has responded to public outcry regarding the MacDonald Island Dance Academy (MIDA) program. MIDA is a program managed, staffed, and funded by ...
Apr 06, 2022
Wildfire information access receives an upgrade
Two new web applications have been developed through the Government of Alberta to help residents access wildfire information. A wildfire dashboard and fire permit portal have been added to the Alberta...
Apr 06, 2022
FLYYMM raises over $3,000 for United Way through Family Easter Event
Fort McMurray International Airport's Family Easter Event raised over $3,000 for the United Ways last weekend. On April 2, the Airport hosted a Family Easter event for children in the region with East...
Apr 06, 2022
AWG announces sponsorship opportunities
The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) Host Society has announced they've launched sponsorship opportunities for the community. Arctic Winter Games are a high-profile biennial circumpolar spo...
Apr 06, 2022
RCMP holding virtual open house to discuss policing priorities
Wood Buffalo RCMP is hosting their annual Policing Priorities virtual open house later this month. Feedback was given earlier in the year by residents in an online survey that identified areas the pub...
Apr 05, 2022
