Category Archives: News-CFVR
Buffys returning to Keyano Theatre as nominations open for 2026 awards
FORT McMURRAY - Nominations are now open for the 2026 Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards, an annual event celebrating artists and cultural groups across the region. Arts Council Wood Buffalo says ...
Mar 09, 2026 2025 Buffy Awards Gala, image via Arts Council of Wood Buffalo Facebook
RCMP seize guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition after Fort McMurray arrest
FORT McMURRAY - Police in northern Alberta say a hit-and-run investigation led to the seizure of several firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition from a Fort McMurray residence. Wood Buffalo RCM...
Mar 09, 2026 RCMP Cruiser, photo taken Sept 11, 2025 by Jon Tupper
Fort McKay First Nation school recognized across North America for youth resilience programs
FORT McKAY, Alta. - A local First Nations school in Fort McKay has received a North American award recognizing its work supporting students with complex needs. Elsie Fabian School was presented with t...
Mar 09, 2026
Police seek help locating missing Fort McKay man last seen in downtown Fort McMurray
Police in the Fort McMurray region are asking for the public's help locating a missing 28-year-old man. Wood Buffalo RCMP say Monty Ian Faichney of Fort McKay was reported missing March 7. Police say ...
Mar 09, 2026 Monty Ian Faichney of Fort McKay Missing Person
Fort McMurray event to honour Métis leaders with $1M corporate challenge
FORT McMURRAY - The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation says two prominent Mtis leaders will be honoured next month during a fundraising event aimed at supporting Indigenous initiatives in the region. T...
Mar 09, 2026 Wood Buffalo Community Foundation , Web Logo
Pump prices jump sharply as global oil supply shock hits Canadian drivers
FORT McMURRAY, - A sudden disruption to oil shipments through one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints is pushing fuel prices higher globally, with early impacts already visible at the pump...
Mar 09, 2026
Crews begin hauling snow in WMZ 1 and 2 after major snowfall in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY, - Snow removal crews are continuing work across parts of Fort McMurray this week after more than 20 centimetres of snow fell over the weekend. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo ...
Mar 09, 2026 WMZ / Winter Maintenance Zone Sinage -Photo by Jon Tupper
Oil prices soar as war tensions rise, Alberta fuel tax relief could kick in
NEW YORK - Escalating conflict between the United States and Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, with crude prices climbing sharply as fighting shows no sign of ending. U.S. Pres...
Mar 08, 2026 visuals6x / Depositphotos.com
Growing Indigenous festival in Fort McMurray moving to every two years
FORT McMURRAY - The Athabasca Tribal Council says its Cultural Festival will move to a biennial schedule, with the next gathering planned for September 2027. The council says the change reflects the c...
Mar 08, 2026 ATC Community update
Wood Buffalo RCMP warn Fort McMurray residents about rising fraud scams
FORT McMURRAY - Wood Buffalo RCMP are reminding residents to stay vigilant against fraud as part of a provincewide awareness campaign during Fraud Prevention Month. Police say the initiative, led by t...
Mar 06, 2026
