Category Archives: News-CFVR
Former Residential School in Fort Chipewyan to be searched for burial and grave sites
The leadership of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN), and Fort Chipewyan Mtis Association (FCMA) are partnering together to start the on-site process of iden...
Mar 02, 2022
YMM Airport still requiring masks as province lifts most public health restrictions
Almost all public health restrictions have been lifted, as the province moves to step two of reopening. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo confirmed they have also lifted public health restrict...
Mar 01, 2022
WMZ crews conducting second snow removal operation of the season
Winter maintenance crews are staying busy this season with the constant snowfall. According to the RMWB, crews are now on their second snow removal operation of the season, and every street in the WMZ...
Mar 01, 2022
Friends and family seeking justice for Sherri Lynn Flett
Friends and family of Sherri Lynn Flett gathered outside the Fort McMurray Provincial Court on Monday seeking justice. On Jan. 26 Timothy Andrew McDougall of Fort McMurray was charged with second degr...
Feb 28, 2022
Two locals taking on the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race
Two local dog sledders are taking part in the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. The Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race is an annual event that takes place in Saskatchewan. The race follows a similar rou...
Feb 24, 2022
Cenovus Energy donates over $27,000 to Keyano College
Keyano College is receiving a generous donation from Cenovus Energy. Totaling $27,500, the donation will support students who have completed their 4th Class Power Engineering CO-OP Theory Courses. The...
Feb 24, 2022
Local Indigenous artist designs new jerseys for Keyano Huskies
The Keyano Huskies are sporting a new look thanks to a local Indigenous artist. From the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, 20-year-old Densolin artist Emma Voyageur designed three different jerseys fo...
Feb 23, 2022
Wood Buffalo RCMP charge one in downtown break and enter
Fort McMurray RCMP has arrested one individual following a break and enter in the region. On February 11, 2022, at approximately 3:16 a.m., RCMP was patrolling downtown and located a business with the...
Feb 23, 2022
Home assessments mailed out to RMWB property owners
If you own a property in the RMWB, you should have received your 2022 Property Assessment Notice. The RMWB notes in a press release that on Feb. 3, over 31,000 notices were mailed out to residents. Th...
Feb 18, 2022
McCracken commits to Acadia University
A local football player is getting the chance to continue his career beyond high school. Jeffrey McCracken (6’3, 270), who plays Offensive Line for the Fort McMurray Saints, has committed to Aca...
Feb 17, 2022
