Category Archives: News-CFVR
UPDATE: RCMP Find Missing Elderly Woman
Wood Buffalo RCMP have found a missing 73-year-old woman. On July 13, around 11:43 a.m., the Mounties were made aware that Suzanne Forbes left Fort McMurray in an attempt to drive down to Fairview. Sh...
Jul 13, 2021
Smoke Roaming Across Town After Lightning Causes Multiple Wildfire, None Posing A Threat At This Time
Smoke may be a common sight over the next couple of days. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 40 active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Six are considered out of control, 25 are being held...
Jul 13, 2021
RCMP Charge 29-Year-Old Man For ‘Slime’ Graffiti Tag
Wood Buffalo RCMP are charging a 29-year-old Fort McMurray man for allegedly spray painting multiple graffiti tags. On July 4, the Mounties received a complaint about a man vandalizing the Parsons Cre...
Jul 13, 2021
RMWB’s Active COVID Case Total Drops Under 10 For First Time In Nearly A Year
The RMWB’s active total of COVID-19 cases is dropping under 10 for the first time in nearly a year. According to the province, there are currently eight cases in Fort McMurray and one in the rur...
Jul 12, 2021
Three Friends Crush Fundraising Goal After Taking 100,000 Steps For Mental Health
A long day of walking by three friends is helping a local non-profit continue to provide much needed services to the region. Twin brothers Daniel and Nick Keys along with Lyndsey Janes each be walked ...
Jul 12, 2021
Wood Buffalo – Cold Lake Adds 1,100 Jobs In June
The region is continuing to see a rise in the number of jobs month-over-month. That’s according to Statistics Canada's latest report which notes Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake added around 1,100 spots...
Jul 12, 2021
RCMP Looking For SUV Driver For Hit & Run
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver in alleged hit and run. Around 10:10 p.m. on July 8, the Mounties were called to the intersection of Confederation Way and...
Jul 09, 2021
Survey Suggests Don Scott Favourite To Be Mayor Following Election
A recently conducted survey shows Don Scott is the favourite to be the mayor following this year’s municipal election. Mainstreet Research called 836 eligible voters from June 28-30 to determine...
Jul 09, 2021
Jane Stroud Looking For Fourth Term As Ward 4 Councillor
Councillor Jane Stroud is looking to get elected to her fourth term with Wood Buffalo council. She has represented Ward 4, which covers Anzac, Conklin, Janvier, and Gregoire Lake Estates, since first ...
Jul 09, 2021
Construction Officially Starting On $1.2M FireSmart Interpretative Trail In Birchwood Trails
The RMWB is starting construction on a FireSmart Interpretative Trail in the Birchwood Trails. It is expected to serve as a positive resource for the community, aimed at helping connect residents with...
Jul 09, 2021
