Category Archives: News-CFVR
Willow Square Welcoming First Residents At End Of June
Willow Square is set to welcome its first residents later this month. According to Alberta Health Services, they don’t have an exact date, however, they’ll be opening the doors in late-Jun...
Jun 10, 2021
Thirteenth Person Dies From COVID In Fort McMurray, Province Expands Eligibility For Second Vaccine
COVID-19 is claiming the life of another individual in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Thursday six additional deaths from the virus across Alberta - one of which lived in the community. This...
Jun 10, 2021
Franklin & Main Park Gets New Name Of Kiyām Community Park
The community’s newest park in downtown officially has a new name. Known before as the Franklin and Main Park, it’s now being called Kiym Community Park after Wood Buffalo council, earlier...
Jun 10, 2021
RCMP Asking For Public’s Help Identifying Four Break And Enter Suspects
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in a break and enter. On April 6, around 4 a.m., four masked and armed individuals forced their way into a Dickin...
Jun 10, 2021
TC Energy Officially Terminates Keystone Pipeline Project
The Keystone XL pipeline is officially being terminated. TC Energy, in consultation with the government of Alberta, announced on Wednesday they’re no longer pursing the project after U.S. Presid...
Jun 09, 2021
Twelfth Person Dies From COVID In Fort McMurray, RMWB’s Active Case Total Sitting Just Over 200
COVID-19 is claiming the life of another individual in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Wednesday five additional deaths from the virus across Alberta - one of which lived in the community. Ac...
Jun 09, 2021
Suncor, CNRL, Cenovus, Imperial, & MEG Partnering To Eliminate All Emissions By 2050
Five of the biggest oil producers in Canada are teaming up to help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Suncor Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus Energy, Imperial, and MEG Energy annou...
Jun 09, 2021
Imperial Donating Around $14K In Welding Materials To Keyano’s Metal Trades Department
Imperial Oil is supporting Keyano’s Metal Trades department. The oil company is donating around $14,000 in welding materials to assist in practical learning. They reportedly had extra materials ...
Jun 09, 2021
RMWB Extending Deadline For Ptarmigan Court Property Owners To Take Buyout
Property owners in Ptarmigan Court are getting extra time to decide whether to take a buyout. Wood Buffalo council met virtually on Tuesday where they approved extending the deadline these individuals...
Jun 08, 2021
State Of Local Emergency Lifted, Local Mask Bylaw Could Be Repealed Later This Month
The RMWB’s state of local emergency is being lifted. Wood Buffalo council met virtually on Tuesday where they approved a motion from Mayor Don Scott to end the SOLE which was put in place due to...
Jun 08, 2021
