Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray Sees 88 New COVID-19 Cases, 20 Recoveries
Fort McMurray's active total of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 700. The province announced on Saturday 1,486 new cases across the province. There are currently 17,307 active cases across Alberta, while ...
Apr 17, 2021
Grades 7-12 in FMPSD and FMCSD Move Online
Both the Fort McMurray Public School Division and the Catholic School District are moving select grades to virtual learning. Beginning April 19, grades 7 to 12 will be switching to online learning unt...
Apr 16, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees 79 New COVID-19 Cases, 47 Recoveries
Fort McMurray's active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise. The province announced on Friday 1,616 new cases across the province. There are currently 16,759 active cases across Alberta, whil...
Apr 16, 2021
Burn Abatement Activities Begin in RMWB
You may notice some smoke around multiple areas in Fort McMurray. The municipality is starting burn abatement activities on April 16. “This work is conducted each spring to remove dead and dry s...
Apr 16, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees 71 New COVID-19 Cases, 58 Recoveries
Fort McMurray's active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise. The province announced on Thursday 1,646 new cases across the province. There are currently 16,223 active cases across Alberta, wh...
Apr 15, 2021
Smoke Alarms Save Lives in Recent Housefires
The lives of two separate families were saved by their smoke alarms this month. The Fort McMurray Fire Department responded to two house fires, each occurring in the early hours of the morning. The re...
Apr 15, 2021
RMWB’s Active Total Of COVID-19 Cases Now Over 600
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise. The province announced on Wednesday 1,412 new cases across the province. There are currently 15,569 active cases across Albe...
Apr 14, 2021
Public School Division, Catholic School District Wanting COVID-19 Vaccine Made Available For Teachers & Staff
The Fort McMurray Public School Division and Catholic School District are continuing to advocate for teachers and school staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The province has been focusing eligibility o...
Apr 14, 2021
Province Providing Additional Funding For Businesses Still Impacted By COVID-19
The provincial government is planning to provide additional support for businesses hit hard by the most recent COVID-19 health restrictions. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday small and medium-...
Apr 14, 2021
Bus Driver Pleads Pleads Guilty In Collision That Killed Local Woman, Fined $2K and Given Driving Suspension
A coach bus driver is being fined $2,000 for accidentally killing a 51-year-old Fort McMurray woman while turning at an intersection. Lester Orbeta pled guilty on Tuesday to failing to yield to a pede...
Apr 13, 2021
