Category Archives: News-CFVR
Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake Loses Around 1,900 Jobs To Start 2021
The region is seeing a drop in the number of jobs to start 2021. That’s according to Statistics Canada’s latest report which notes Wood Buffalo – Cold Lake has lost around 1,900 jobs...
Mar 12, 2021
Two Fort Chipewyan Men, One Youth Arrested After Downtown Drug Seizure
Two Fort Chipewyan men are being charged after a drug seizure in Fort McMurray. On March 4, Wood Buffalo RCMP arrested 20-year-old Dominic Mills-Bruno and 19-year-old Deshaun Bruno, along with an unna...
Mar 12, 2021
Mayor Scott Wanting Province To Provide Funds To Help Protect Draper Properties From Future Flooding
Mayor Don Scott is calling on the provincial government to help fund the grant program for Draper residents. Through it, property owners would receive funds to help them protect their lots from future...
Mar 11, 2021
RMWB’s Active COVID-19 Total Hits 15, GoA Starting Pilot Project For Rapid Testing In Schools
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray and the rural areas is slightly dropping. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 364 new cases ov...
Mar 11, 2021
Local Woman Finishes 200KM Journey Showcasing Region
A local woman has completed a 200 km journey in an attempt to showcase the region. Jessica Leska’s plan to run to Fort Chipewyan was changed 6 days before her run due to a shorter winter road se...
Mar 11, 2021
Fort McMurray Couple Charged For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Infant, Child Pornography & Bestiality
A Fort McMurray couple is being charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an infant. On February 26, ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrested 41-year-old Andrew Wall and 33-year-old Marlena B...
Mar 11, 2021
Region’s Active COVID-19 Total Drops Under 20
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is once again dropping. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 399 new cases over the past day ...
Mar 10, 2021
Three Arrested After Drug Seizure in Thickwood
A drug bust in Fort McMurray is leading to the arrest of three individuals. On February 24, ALERT’s Fort McMurray organized crime team searched two homes in Thickwood where they found nearly $80...
Mar 10, 2021
Appointments Now Available For AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
More Albertans are able to book vaccination appointments. Those who are born in 1957 can set up a time on AHS’s online booking tool or by calling Health Link to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. ...
Mar 10, 2021
Municipality Using New App For Emergency Alerts
A new alert system for emergencies is launching just in time for river breakup season. The municipality is using a third-party app called Alertable to inform residents. The app allows downloaders to s...
Mar 10, 2021
