Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort Chipewyan Isolation Care Center closing
The Isolation Care Center in Fort Chipewyan is closing its doors after serving the community for nearly two years. The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) announced in a press release that April 15, 2022, ...
Apr 12, 2022
Man wanted on several province-wide warrants since March has been arrested in Fort McMurray
A man wanted on several province-wide warrants was arrested on Tuesday by Wood Buffalo RCMP. Idris Abdi, 34, was wanted by the Edmonton Police Service on numerous province-wide warrants in relation to...
Apr 11, 2022
Restorative justice has come to Fort McMurray
Police in Wood Buffalo have begun a new method of resolving disputes that address the harm caused by crime or conflict that promotes meaningful resolutions. Restorative justice is a method used to all...
Apr 11, 2022
Alberta expanding eligibility for fourth vaccine dose
The Government of Alberta is expanding eligibility for individuals to receive the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting April 12, the following individuals are eligible: Albertans aged 70+ Fir...
Apr 11, 2022
UPDATE: RCMP locate 36-year-old woman
UPDATE: RCMP stated in a press release that Hayley Alyssa Pascoe has been located. Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public's help finding a missing 36-year-old woman. Hayley Alyssa Pascoe was last ...
Apr 11, 2022
Brian Jean withdraws arbitration dispute with UCP board
MLA Brian Jean has withdrawn his arbitration dispute with the UCP board regarding the upcoming UCP leadership review. On March 23, the UCP announced that due to the increase of registered voters, the ...
Apr 08, 2022
Gravel roads load limit reductions coming this Monday
Weight reductions are set to come into effect on gravel roads throughout Wood Buffalo beginning Monday, April 11. During the spring season, the load limits on Municipal gravel roads will be reduced to...
Apr 08, 2022
March Mullets raises over $16,000 for mental health programming in Fort McMurray
March Mullets in Fort McMurray has raised over $16,000 for mental health programming in the region. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Wood Buffalo targets the campaign at bringing awarenes...
Apr 07, 2022
Local church starts refugee fund to bring young Ukrainian family to Fort McMurray
A church in Fort McMurray has started a refugee fund to help bring a young family fleeing the war in Ukraine to Fort McMurray. Fort City Church is seeking to bring a better life to Atrem, Sophia &...
Apr 07, 2022
Manah excited for Oil Barons future
After losing game 6 in the second round of the AJHL playoffs to the Drayton Valley Thunder, Fort McMurray Oil Barons Head Coach and General Manager Adam Manah is gearing up for a busy offseason. With ...
Apr 07, 2022
