Category Archives: News-CFVR
Dr. Hinshaw: Vaccines Working in Alberta, Best Path Out Of Pandemic
Albertans are being reminded to get the COVID-19 vaccine. That message is coming from Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, who spoke on Thursday about how the vaccines a...
Jun 03, 2021
Fort Chipewyan Solar Farm Wins Environmental Award
A provincial environmental award is being given to the Fort Chipewyan Solar Farm. Earlier this week, the Alberta Emerald Foundation handed out their annual ‘Emerald Awards’ which showcases...
Jun 03, 2021
RMWB Adds 17 New COVID Cases, 55 Recoveries
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to drop. The province announced on Thursday 296 new cases over the past 24-hours. There are currently 5,831 active cases across Alber...
Jun 03, 2021
Fort McMurray & Rural Areas’ Vaccine Numbers Sitting at 57 & 39 Per Cent, Active COVID-19 Cases Drop Under 400
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is continuing to drop. The province announced on Wednesday 410 new cases over the past 24-hours. There are currently 6,305 active cases across Alber...
Jun 02, 2021
Work Underway To Set Up Physician Training Site In Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray is set to get its own physician training site. A committee, which includes MLA’s Laila Goodridge and Tany Yao along with doctors from across the province, has been formed to work t...
Jun 02, 2021
Local Housing Market Continuing To Have Strong 2021
The local housing market is continuing to have a strong 2021. According to the Fort McMurray REALTORS May report, 82 single-family detached homes were sold at an average price of around $551,000. This...
Jun 02, 2021
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Being Booked, RMWB’s Active Case Count Sitting Just Over 450
Appointments are now being accepted for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday those who received their first shot in March or earlier can book an appointment ...
Jun 01, 2021
No Injuries After Semi-Truck Rolls Over On Highway 881
No one was injured after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 881. Around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a semi-truck rolled over between Cheecham Village and Anzac. Wood Buffalo RCMP note there are no injuri...
Jun 01, 2021
Community Members Named To Separate Provincial Committees
Two community members are getting the chance to share their views on important topics on a provincial scale. Jennifer Turner, Superintendent of the Fort McMurray Public School Division, is one of six ...
Jun 01, 2021
RES Providing Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarms For Select Homes in Thickwood
Select properties in Thickwood are getting the chance to receive new smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. For the past eight years, Regional Emergency Services has educated residents of potential fire ri...
Jun 01, 2021
