Category Archives: News-CFVR
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by Health Canada
A third vaccine is coming to Canada. Oxford University’s AstraZeneca was approved by Health Canada today. After months of trials, Health Canada has found the vaccine has an efficacy rate of 62 p...
Feb 26, 2021
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Load Limit Increasing To 35,000 Kg
The load limit is increasing on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road. As of 12 p.m. on February 26, vehicles weighing 35,000 kg and less can use the road. Vehicles weighing more shouldn't use the road as th...
Feb 26, 2021
Province Projecting $18 Billion Deficit in Budget, Increase In Spending On Health
The province is projecting a $18.2 billion deficit for the 2021-22 budget. Travis Toews, Alberta’s Finance Minister, released the current government’s third budget since taking office on T...
Feb 25, 2021
Fort McMurray, Rural Areas See Slight Increase In Active COVID-19 Cases
Fort McMurray and the rural areas are seeing slight increases in active COVID-19 totals. The province announced on Thursday 399 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,484 active cases across ...
Feb 25, 2021
“We Need to Get Things Back to Normal” Mayor Scott Concerned Over Province’s Plan To Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
The province’s approach to easing COVID-19 restrictions isn’t sitting well with Mayor Don Scott. Speaking on Fort McMurray Matters, he shared his frustration over the tough measures hinder...
Feb 25, 2021
Keyano No Longer Offering Environmental Sciences Degree
Students will no longer be able to get an Environmental Sciences Degree at Keyano College. The post-secondary school, in consultation with Mount Royal University, has decided to not renew a five-year ...
Feb 25, 2021
Health Foundation Bringing Back Spring Fling Through Virtual Event
The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s annual Spring Fling is going ahead this year. Last year’s Spring Fling was canceled when provincial restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19...
Feb 25, 2021
Province Providing One-Time Payment For Families Who Use Childcare
Parents across the province who use childcare will get a one-time payment of $561 per child. Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Children’s Services, announced on Wednesday they’re launching a new...
Feb 24, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Two New COVID-19 Cases, Rural Areas See One Recovery
Fort McMurray is seeing a slight increase in active COVID-19 cases. The province announced on Wednesday 430 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,545 active cases across Alberta, while there...
Feb 24, 2021
RMWB Looking For Public Feedback on OHV Use in Fort McMurray
You’re being asked to share your thoughts on off-highway-vehicles. The RMWB is launching a survey to get the public’s feedback on possible changes for the OHV Master Plan. They’re fo...
Feb 24, 2021
