Category Archives: News-CFVR
“We Must Do Better” Indigenous Groups, RMWB Speak Out After Remains Of 215 Children Found at B.C. Residential School
The discovery of remains of residential school victims in Kamloops is leaving many in the RMWB calling for action. Over the weekend, the remains of 215 Indigenous children were found buried which has ...
May 31, 2021
An Inside Look Of RMWB’s Newest Museum At Legion
The public is getting a sneak peek of the new community’s newest museum. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 165 has been undergoing renovations since suffering damage from last year's flood and de...
May 31, 2021
Keyano Nursing Faculty Helping Care For Patients At Northern Lights Regional Health Centre
The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre is getting some extra hands during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keyano’s nursing faculty, a total of nine registered and licensed practical nurses, are helpi...
May 31, 2021
RCMP Looking For Vehicle After Hit & Run Involving Pedestrian
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a vehicle which fled after hitting a pedestrian. On April 30, between 10:50 p.m. and 11:05 p.m., the Mounties were called to the inters...
May 31, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees 21 New COVID-19 Cases, 66 Recoveries
Fort McMurray's active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to drop. The province announced on Sunday 391 new cases over the past 24-hours. There are currently 8,073 active cases across Alberta, whil...
May 30, 2021
Fort McMurray Drops Under 600 Active COVID Cases
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to drop. The province announced on Saturday 406 new cases over the past 24-hours. There are currently 8,474 active cases across Alber...
May 29, 2021
Ninth Person Dies From COVID In Fort McMurray, Region’s Active Case Count Drops Under 700
COVID-19 is claiming the life of another individual in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Friday seven additional deaths from the virus across Alberta - one of which lived in the community. This...
May 28, 2021
RMWB Reminding Residents To Complete Census, Only 32 Per Cent Of Dwellings Counted
The RMWB is still seeing a low turnout in its census. So far, over 32 per cent of dwellings in Fort McMurray and the rural areas have taken part with over 21,800 still needing to be counted. Timberlea...
May 28, 2021
Individuals With Ties To Centre Of Hope, Suncor, Wapasu Creek Lodge Pass Away From COVID-19
COVID-19 is claiming the lives of three more people in the RMWB. An individual who was using the Centre of Hope’s housing program has passed away. In an email sent to Mix News, Executive Directo...
May 28, 2021
Resident Denied Health Appointment In Edmonton Over COVID Cases In Region, MLA Yao Condemning Actions
The number of COVID-19 cases across the region is causing problems for some trying to access health specialists in other parts of the province. This according to at least one local family and Tany Yao...
May 27, 2021
