Category Archives: News-CFVR
Councillor Allen Aiming To Be Next RMWB Mayor
Councillor Mike Allen is aiming to be the next mayor of the RMWB. He’s the second person to announce their intention to run for the seat in October’s election following fellow Councillor V...
Mar 24, 2021
Council Waiving Business Licensing Fees For 2021
The RMWB won’t be collecting business license fees for the rest of the year. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved a motion by Councillor Jane Stroud to waive the $60 fee. Spea...
Mar 24, 2021
Council Approves Backyard Hen Pilot Project
Fifty properties across the region will now be able to raise hens in their backyards. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved a pilot project after Councillor Verna Murphy brought forw...
Mar 23, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Five New COVID-19 Cases In Past 24 Hours, No Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is continuing to rise. The province announced on Tuesday 465 new cases over the past 24 hours across Alberta. There are currently 6,231 active cases...
Mar 23, 2021
Keyano Aiming For In-Person Learning Next School Year
Keyano College is aiming to return to in-person learning for the next school year. The post-secondary school says they believe restrictions on how they can teach will be lifted by September as the pro...
Mar 23, 2021
McMurray Métis Hiring Local Builder To Create Cultural Centre, Budget Doubles To $44M
The McMurray Mtis are readying to put shovels in the ground this spring on their new Cultural Centre. Construction of the centre, located on MacDonald Island, will be managed by Casman. The company be...
Mar 23, 2021
Season Cut Short For Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is closing for the season. Starting March 23 at 12 p.m. the road will be off-limits to the public as the ice and snow continue to melt due to the warmer weather. The pub...
Mar 22, 2021
Province Keeping COVID-19 Measures The Same For Time Being, Fort McMurray Rises To 30 Active Cases
The province is planning to keep the current COVID-19 measures in place for the time being. Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced on Monday they won’t be moving into phase three of their plan ...
Mar 22, 2021
Foundation Making Three Donations In Recognition of Late 12-Year-Old
A local charity is donating funds in honour of a late 12-year-old girl. Mandla Youaleu-Mbomback passed away in 2019 after being involved in a car accident while traveling with her family in Montana. A...
Mar 22, 2021
Local Business Owner Running For Councillor Seat On Wood Buffalo Council
A local business owner is announcing their intention to run for a spot on Wood Buffalo’s council. Sandy Bowman, owner of Bowmans Martial Arts, is looking to become one of six Ward One councillor...
Mar 22, 2021
