Category Archives: News-CFVR
Cause of Death of Human Remains Found Still Unknown
The cause of death is still unknown after human remains were found in wooded areas in Fort McMurray. On March 20, the Mounties were called to an area near Silin Forest Road and Thickett Drive where th...
Mar 27, 2021
Fort McMurray’s Active COVID-19 Total Rises To 88 After 15 New Cases
The active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Friday 717 new cases over the past 24 hours across Alberta. There are currently 7,077 active cases ...
Mar 26, 2021
Holy Trinity Grade 10-12 Students Moving To At-Home Learning Next Week After COVID-19 Outbreak
Students in grades 10 to 12 at Holy Trinity will be temporarily going back to virtual learning next week. The school is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak after five individuals contracted the...
Mar 26, 2021
RMWB Creating Temporary Secondary Route For Draper Residents In Case of Flooding From River Breakup
A temporary road is being installed to give Draper an alternate route during river breakup. It will connect Draper Road with Saline Creek Drive and is expected to be ready by April 1. The road will be...
Mar 26, 2021
Bear Sightings Starting Early in Fort McMurray, One Already Needing To Be Euthanized
There still may be snow on the ground but that’s not stopping a few bears from roaming in from the woods. Alberta Fish and Wildlife have already responded to multiple sightings in the Fort McMur...
Mar 25, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 27 New COVID-19 Cases, Three Recoveries
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 is continuing to rise. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 764 new cases over the past 24 hours across Al...
Mar 25, 2021
Long-time Resident Running For Ward One Councillor Seat
Another person is throwing their hat in the ring to become a Councillor on Wood Buffalo’s council. Long-time resident Joseph Mugodo has announced his intention to run for one of the six Ward One...
Mar 25, 2021
Province Providing Grants To Create Nearly 300 Childcare Spaces In Fort McMurray
Nearly 300 more childcare spaces will soon be available across Fort McMurray. At a virtual luncheon hosted by the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce on Thursday Premier Jason Kenney announced they are ...
Mar 25, 2021
RMWB Reinstating Mask Bylaw As Active COVID-19 Cases Rises Above 50
The regional mask bylaw is once again in effect. Fort McMurray and the rural areas, not including Wood Buffalo National Park, have an active total of 52 after there were 16 new cases reported on Tuesd...
Mar 24, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 15 New COVID-19 Cases, One Recovery
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is once again rising. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 692 new cases over the past 24 hour...
Mar 24, 2021
