Category Archives: News-CFVR
Municipality considering allowing ridesharing companies into the region
The Municipality is looking at the possibility of allowing ridesharing companies and designated driver services to operate in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. They're asking the community for their feedbac...
May 04, 2022
Local student awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Citizenship award
A Fort McMurray student has been awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Citizenship award for her incredible work in the community. Precious Majekodunmi graduated from Westwood Community High School and h...
May 04, 2022
Mitsopoulos appointed FMPSD Assistant Superintendent, HR and Administration
The FMPSD has named Merrie-Rae Mitsopoulos their new Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Administration. Starting with the FMPSD over 11 years ago, she has held roles ranging from Principal,...
May 04, 2022
Vulnerable Persons Registry available for those needing extra help during an emergency
Applications are open for residents of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo who may require additional aid during an emergency. The Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) is a program that helps emergency services k...
May 03, 2022
Animated short film ‘Back Home Again’ revisits the Fort McMurray wildfire
An animated short film highlighting the mental health of Fort McMurray following the Horse River wildfire can now be viewed at the TELUS World of Science in Edmonton. Writer, Director and Creator of t...
May 03, 2022
Emergency Preparedness and being FireSmart
It's Emergency Preparedness Week in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and residents are asked to stay prepared for emergencies that can impact their community or neighbourhood. "If you're living in Timberlea...
May 02, 2022
Alert Ready conducting public notice test May 4th
Alert Ready is conducting a public notice test across the province on May 4, 2022. Set to go off at 1:55 PM MDT, you will receive the test through your cell phone, television, radio, and any other com...
May 02, 2022
Photo radar locations for May released
Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) or photo radar locations have been released for the month. According to the RMWB, ATE vehicles will be located near these locations the week of May 2, 2022: Highway...
May 02, 2022
Access to Alberta courthouses will no longer be restricted
Alberta Courts have announced that beginning Monday, access to courthouses will become less restrictive. Access to Alberta courthouses will no longer be restricted to the categories set out in the Alb...
Apr 29, 2022
Black History Month Cultural Extravaganza returns to in-person
Black History Month Cultural Extravaganza in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is back to being in-person this year. The joyous event put on by the Rehoboth Alliance & the Afro-Canadian Community of RMWB...
Apr 29, 2022
