Category Archives: News-CFVR
RMWB Aiming To Have Draper Grant Program Developed Soon, Letter Being Sent Outlining Concerns Over DRP Changes
The municipality is hoping to have a grant program up and running for Draper property owners in the near future. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they were given an update on work in the area...
Mar 09, 2021
Auditor General Gives Keyano Passing Grade on Financial Reporting Accuracy and Timeliness For First Time In Three Years
For the first time in a couple of years, Keyano College is receiving a passing grade for its financial reporting. That’s according to the Auditor General’s annual report card on post-secon...
Mar 09, 2021
Small Class Sizes, Specialized Supports & Mental Health Top Priorities From Community As FMPSD Prepares Next School Budget
A large number of the community is expressing their desire to keep class sizes small in the Fort McMurray Public School Division. That’s according to a survey conducted by the FMPSD where reside...
Mar 09, 2021
Fort McMurray Drops Under 20 Active COVID-19 Cases After No New Cases
The active total of COVID-19 is continuing to drop in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Tuesday 255 new cases over the past day across Alberta. There are currently 4,470 active cases across Alb...
Mar 09, 2021
Province Easing More COVID-19 Measures, Fort McMurray’s Active Total Drops To 20
The province is once again easing more COVID-19 restrictions. Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced on Monday they are moving forward with all initiatives in step 2 of their plan to reopen the econo...
Mar 08, 2021
Multiple Organizations Donating Feminine Hygiene Products To Regional High Schools
Multiple local organizations and businesses are donating around 800 feminine hygiene kits to high schools across the region. United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo, the Wood Buffalo Food Bank, Prin...
Mar 08, 2021
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Load Limit Increasing To 40,000 Kg
The load limit is increasing on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road. Vehicles weighing 40,000 kg and less can now use the road. Those weighing more shouldn't use the road as they could damage it causing po...
Mar 08, 2021
RMWB Currently Processing 38 Buyouts in Ptarmigan Court
The municipality is currently in the process of providing 38 buyouts for property owners in Ptarmigan Court. That’s according to Mayor Don Scott who gave an update on the neighbourhood on Fort M...
Mar 08, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees One New COVID-19 Case, Four Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is once again dropping. The province announced on Saturday 341 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,649 active cases across Alberta, whil...
Mar 06, 2021
Councillor Murphy Running To Become Next RMWB Mayor
Councillor Verna Murphy is looking to become the next mayor of the RMWB. She’s officially announced her intention to run for the seat in this year’s election, becoming the first to do so f...
Mar 05, 2021
