Category Archives: News-CFVR
This year sees heavy snowfall in Fort McMurray
For residents that have lived in Fort McMurray for years, this winter may feel as though we've received far more snow than usual. Environment and Climate Change Canada has said it's because we have. T...
Mar 17, 2022
Winter road weight limit reduced due to warm weather
Due to warm weather, the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road and La Loche Winter Trail are reducing daytime load limits. As many residents welcome the end of winter and the warmer weather, this does mean the m...
Mar 17, 2022
FMPSD appoints new Superintendent
A familiar face is sticking around the Fort McMurray Public School Division to be their Superintendent. The FMPSD announced on March 16, 2022, that Annalee Nutter is being appointed to the role perman...
Mar 17, 2022
Less than 25% voter turnout in by-election
Very few voters in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche came out to take part in Tuesday's by-election. Unofficial results show that roughly 24 per cent of eligible voters voted. Photo taken from Elections Albe...
Mar 16, 2022
RCMP looking for missing 49-year-old man
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a missing 49-year-old man. Andrew Beauvais was last seen in October 2021 in the downtown area and was reported missing on March 14, 2022. Bea...
Mar 16, 2022
Brian Jean is the new MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche
UCP candidate Brian Jean has been voted in as the new MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche. Brian Jean commented during an interview with MixNews that if he were to win, his next goal would be to remove...
Mar 15, 2022
Nominations open for 2022 Alberta Heritage Awards
Recognizing the outstanding achievements of Albertans who are engaged in heritage preservation, protection, and promotion, the Alberta Heritage Awards have given out 70 awards since the program has be...
Mar 15, 2022
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
