Category Archives: News-CFVR
RMWB experiences 25th COVID-related death
COVID-19 is claiming the life of another individual in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Monday one new death, raising the total to 23 in Fort McMurray, and the rural area remaining at two. Acr...
Mar 15, 2022
Under 10% of eligble voters turn out for advanced polls in By-Election
After being open for five days, turnout for the advance polls in the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche By-Election is in. Running from March 8-12, only 8.2 per cent of eligible voters cast their ballot early...
Mar 14, 2022
Fort McMurray residents can join Alberta wide bottle drive to support Ukraine
A company operating in Fort McMurray is offering residents and businesses a chance to take part in the "Red Cross - Bottles For Ukraine" by picking up their empty bottles and cans through their app. S...
Mar 10, 2022
Keyano Theatre & Arts receives over $559,000 in grant funding
Keyano College has been granted $559,615 from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) for their Theatre and Art Centre. Various delegates representing the theatre advocated for grant during T...
Mar 09, 2022
Advance polls for by-election now open
The Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche by-election advance polls are now open. Advance pole locations are open from Tuesday, March 8 to Saturday, March 12. Advance Pole locations: Fort McMurray- Shell Place, ...
Mar 08, 2022
Photo radar locations for March 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 Mar. 7, 2022: Highwa...
Mar 07, 2022
Oil Barons Head Coach set to face off against former team in first round of playoffs
After actively being a part of the Sherwood Park Crusaders for the past six years, Oil Barons Head Coach/General Manager Adam Manah is set to face off against his former team in the first round of the...
Mar 04, 2022
RMWB providing free sandbag materials ahead of spring thaw
As Fort McMurray sees a temporary break from its above average snowfall, the spring thaw of April/May is right around the corner. Mayor Sandy Bowman said in an interview on Wednesday that residents ca...
Mar 04, 2022
Fort McMurray RCMP investigation discovers over $75,000 worth of stolen property
After receiving a report of a stolen quad in Fort McMurray, RCMP ended up uncovering additional stolen property. On Feb. 23 police received a report of a stolen quad at a residence in Fort McMurray. U...
Mar 03, 2022
Russian athletes suspended from competing in Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo.
The Arctic Winter Games International Committee has suspended athletes from Yamal, Russia from competing in next years games in Fort McMurray. The games are held every two years which usually attracts...
Mar 02, 2022
