Category Archives: News-CFVR
Wood Buffalo – Cold Lake Adds 1,600 Jobs For Second Straight Month
The number of jobs across the region is continuing to increase. That's according to Statistics Canada's latest report which notes Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake added around 1,600 spots in May. This is the ...
Jun 04, 2021
Fort McMurray, Fort Chipewyan, Anzac Getting Funding For Renovations At Senior & Family Housing Projects
Housing projects across the RMWB are getting some extra funds from the federal and provincial governments. Nearly $32 million from the two are being used on 362 senior and family projects across the p...
Jun 04, 2021
McMurray Métis, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo EcDev Partnering On Indigenous Economic Development
The McMurray Mtis and the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism are signing an agreement to pursue future opportunities together. Through the memorandum of understanding, both gr...
Jun 04, 2021
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
