Category Archives: News-CFVR
Truth and Reconciliation Day in RMWB will Include Address from Author Michelle Good
The RMWB’s Indigenous speaker series is welcoming its second guest on the inaugural Truth and Reconciliation Day. Michelle Good, author of Five Little Indians will present virtually at 2pm on Th...
Sep 27, 2021
Wood Buffalo RCMP Host Land Acknowledgment Ceremony
Wood Buffalo RCMP held a ceremony to acknowledge the land that they’re on. On September 21st, 2021 Wood Buffalo Detachment Officer in Charge Superintendent Mark Hancock was joined by Indigenous ...
Sep 27, 2021
ICU Numbers Climbing Across Alberta Due To COVID-19
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to rise across the province. As of Thursday, there were 3 more people admitted to hospitals due to the virus, bringing the total to 1061. ICU numbers have inc...
Sep 27, 2021
RCMP Warn RMWB of Bitcoin Scam
A new bitcoin scam is targeting businesses in Fort McMurray, St Paul and Vermillion. Wood Buffalo RCMP have received multiple reports of businesses being contacted by someone who is supposedly higher ...
Sep 24, 2021
Active Community Member Running For Ward One Council
A familiar name is putting himself forward in the race for Ward One council. Running for a 4th time, Dogar M. Shafiq is looking to take up one of 6 Ward One council seats. A former lawyer, a Veteran M...
Sep 24, 2021
Hospitalizations and ICU Admissions Up Across Province; Active Cases In RMWB Down
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to rise across the province. As of yesterday, there were 18 more people admitted to hospitals due to the virus, bringing the total to 1058. ICU numbers have i...
Sep 23, 2021
Councillor McGrath Seeking Re-Election In Upcoming Municipal Election
Keith McGrath is looking to get re-elected as a Ward 1 Councillor on Wood Buffalo council. He is one of 24 individuals who're looking to get one of six urban seats. After first being elected in 2013, ...
Sep 23, 2021
Hazardous Waste Collection Site Set Up In Thickwood
Residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste and electronics in Thickwood for free this weekend. A temporary site will be set up at in the parking lot Centrefire Place on Septe...
Sep 23, 2021
Alberta Asking For Assistance From Ottawa Due To Overrun Health Care System
The Government of Alberta is exploring new options when it comes to relieving pressure on the health care system. Ric McIver, Alberta’s Municipal Affairs Minister, has requested an immediate mee...
Sep 23, 2021
Hospitalizations Tip Past 1000 In Province Due To COVID-19; 20 More Deaths
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to rise across the province. As of yesterday, there were 44 more people admitted to hospitals due to the virus, bringing the total to 1040. ICU numbers have i...
Sep 22, 2021
