Category Archives: News-CFVR
RMWB Active COVID-19 Cases Peaks Over 1,100
Fort McMurray's active total of COVID-19 cases is still rising. The province announced on Sunday 1,437 new cases in the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 20,136 active cases across ...
Apr 25, 2021
Local Hospital In Need Of Extra Staff To Help With Surge In COVID-19 Cases
The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre is in need of additional staff to help with the increase in COVID-19 patients. That’s according to a letter sent out from management at the hospital wh...
Apr 25, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 95 New COVID-19 Cases, 58 Recoveries
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise. The province announced on Saturday 1,592 new cases in the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 19,702 active...
Apr 24, 2021
Grades 4 to 6 at St. Anne Moving Back To Virtual Learning For Next Two Weeks
Grades 4 to 6 at St. Anne are temporarily returning to virtual learning. All students have been deemed close contacts of a positive case and must self-isolate until May 4. Those who were absent from s...
Apr 23, 2021
“Please Protect Yourselves and Your Neighbours” Mayor Scott Urging Residents To Follow COVID Measures As Cases Surge
Mayor Don Scott is urging residents across the region to follow all COVID-19 protocols. Active cases have been rising steadily over the past month, officially surpassing 1,000 on Friday. Currently, 99...
Apr 23, 2021
Active COVID-19 Total Over 1,000 In RMWB
The active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise at a fast pace in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Friday 1,690 new cases in the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 1...
Apr 23, 2021
Province Recognizing Fort McKay Metis Nation Harvesting Rights
The Fort McKay Mtis Nation is taking a big step towards being recognized as a self-governing community. They’ve officially signed an agreement with the GoA that acknowledges the harvesting right...
Apr 23, 2021
Applications For Third-Wave Of Enterprise Relaunch Grant Open Friday
Certain small and medium-sized businesses can get another financial boost. The provincial government’s Enterprise Relaunch Grant is now open for applications from businesses who were affected by...
Apr 23, 2021
Fort Chipewyan Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Multiple Firearms, Breaking & Entering
A Fort Chipewyan man is being charged for allegedly stealing multiple firearms. On April 6, RCMP in the hamlet were made aware of a number of previously unreported break and enters of sheds and outbui...
Apr 22, 2021
Fort McMurray Surpasses 900 Active COVID-19, Region Worst In the Province For Spread Of Virus
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is seeing another big jump. The province announced on Thursday 1,857 new cases in the province over the past 24 hours. There are currently 19,182 a...
Apr 22, 2021
