Category Archives: News-CFVR
Community Futures Wood Buffalo, Fort McMurray Construction Association Receiving Funds From Federal Government
Two local organizations are getting funds to help navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturn, and the aftermath of April’s flood. The federal government announced on Thursday they’r...
Nov 12, 2020
Canadian Veterans Honoured in Fort McMurray on Remembrance Day
Canadians who served for the country were once again recognized in Fort McMurray for Remembrance Day. Over 100 residents attended a ceremony on Wednesday at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 165 in Wat...
Nov 11, 2020
RMWB Aiming To Pay For Local EMS Dispatch Services To Avoid Transitioning To AHS System
The RMWB is planning to take over the costs of local EMS dispatch services to avoid transitioning into a provincial system. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved a motion from Counci...
Nov 10, 2020
Fort McMurray Adds 13 New COVID-19 Cases, One Additional Recovery
Fort McMurray is seeing 13 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. The province announced on Tuesday 713 new cases across Alberta. This raises the provincial total to 34,873 with 8,090 cases cur...
Nov 10, 2020
CNRL Posts Earnings of $408M in Third Quarter of 2020
Canadian Natural Resources was able to bring in a sizeable profit during the third quarter of 2020. The oil company announced late last week net earnings of $408 million from July to September. This i...
Nov 10, 2020
Foto Source Closing Doors After 30 Years, Planning To Offer Limited Services
Foto Source is closing its doors after 30 years in the community. Over the years, the business offered professional equipment and photo services such as graduation photos, wedding shoots, and more at ...
Nov 09, 2020
Fort McMurray Adds 54 New COVID-19 Cases in Four Days, Active Total Over 100 in Community
Fort McMurray is seeing over 50 new cases of COVID-19 over the past four days. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday 644 new cases across the province...
Nov 09, 2020
Council Meetings Once Again Being Held Virtually
Wood Buffalo council’s meeting will once again be held virtually for the foreseeable future. The municipality announced the change on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled meeting as the pro...
Nov 09, 2020
Region Adds Around 700 Jobs in October, Fourth Straight Month With Increase in Positions
The region is seeing an increase in jobs for the fourth straight month. According to Statistics Canada’s October report, Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake added around 700 positions. This comes after add...
Nov 09, 2020
GoA Looking For Feedback On Potential Firearms Policy After Federal Ban
The provincial government is looking to get the public’s thoughts on a potential provincial firearms policy. They’ve set up an online survey and are holding two telephone townhalls on Nove...
Nov 09, 2020
