Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province Introducing New Province-Wide COVID-19 Measures
The government of Alberta is introducing province-wide restrictions to help slow down the increase in COVID-19 cases. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday new measures through a televised address...
May 04, 2021
Fort McMurray Surpasses 1,500 Active COVID-19 Cases, 38 Individuals Currently Being Treated At NLRHC
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise. The province also announced on Tuesday 1,743 new cases in the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 23,623 ac...
May 04, 2021
Registration Open For Summer School, Aiming For In-Person Classes
Students interested in summer school can now sign up. The Fort McMurray Public School Division is hosting classes at cole McTavish High School throughout July for those entering grades 10, 11, and 12....
May 04, 2021
COVID Vaccine Eligibility In Region Lowered To 18, Fort McMurray Adds 140 New Cases
People 18 and older can soon get their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Monday they’re expanding eligibility in the RMWB and Banff. Along with the Janssen va...
May 03, 2021
Local Residents Create Plaques To Recognize First Responders Who Fought Horse River Widlfire
A group of residents are recognizing all the first responders during the Horse River wildfire in a unique way. A recently discovered fallen log along Tower Road was cut, sanded, and turned into 24 pla...
May 03, 2021
Fort Chipewyan Dealing With 10 COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 is officially making its way to the remote community of Fort Chipewyan. According to Allan Adam, Chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, 10 individuals have contracted the virus over t...
May 03, 2021
Walk-Ins Still Being Accepted For AstraZeneca At MacDonald Island Vaccine Clinic
Those who are 30 and older can get their first COVID-19 vaccine. The MacDonald Island Park clinic is accepting walk-ins Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the AstraZeneca. The clinic will only...
May 03, 2021
86 Per Cent Of Properties Rebuilt Five Years Since Wildfire
Five years ago, thousands of Fort McMurray residents were forced from their homes as the ‘Beast’ ravaged through the community. In total, around 88,000 people were evacuated with the Horse...
May 03, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees 97 New COVID-19 Cases, 69 Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is continuing to rise. The province announced on Sunday 1,731 new cases in the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 22,920 active ca...
May 02, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees 170 New COVID-19 Cases, 111 Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is continuing to rise. The province announced on Saturday 2,433 new cases in the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 22,504 active ...
May 01, 2021
