Category Archives: News-CFVR
Local Pharmacy Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccines To Eligible Residents
A local pharmacy is now administering COVID-19 vaccines. The Thickwood Shoppers Drug Mart is one of 259 pharmacies across the province providing shots against the virus. The government of Alberta is e...
Mar 18, 2021
Calgary Company Receives Additional Funding To Move Forward On Project Which Could Reduce Oilsands Emissions To Near-Zero
A Calgary-based company is receiving additional funds for a pilot project aimed at creating a low-cost and clean extraction process for heavy oil and bitumen. Through Alberta Innovates, the province's...
Mar 17, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Two New COVID-19 Cases & One Recovery, Rural Areas Add Additional Recovery
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to slightly rise. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 479 new cases over the past da...
Mar 17, 2021
AHS, Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council Holding Virtual Session on Mental Health
A virtual meeting is being held later this month to discuss mental health supports in the region. Alberta Health Services and the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council are holding a zoom session where ...
Mar 17, 2021
Syncrude Mine Lake Now Closer To Natural Lake Than Tailings Pond
New evidence is suggesting Syncrude’s Base Mine Lake is closer to a natural lake than a tailings pond. The body of water was created in 2012 to replace a former open-pit mine, covering an area o...
Mar 16, 2021
Province’s Legislative Assembly, Including MLA Goodridge, Votes Against Motion Aimed At Reversing Dispatch Decision
The municipality is expressing disappointment over the Legislative Assembly not supporting a motion to reverse the centralized EMS dispatch system. NDP MLA Shannon Phillips brought forward a motion on...
Mar 16, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Two New COVID-19 Cases, First Possible COVID-Variant Case Found In Region
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is once again slightly rising. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 355 new cases over the past day ac...
Mar 16, 2021
RMWB Holding Virtual Townhall To Discuss River Breakup
You’re getting a chance to ask your questions around river breakup directly to the RMWB. The municipality is hosting a virtual townhall on Thursday where they plan to discuss all the measures be...
Mar 16, 2021
Alberta Métis Foundation Preparing Another Wave Of COVID-19 Supports For Members Following Funding From Feds
A recently formed coalition of Mtis communities is providing more COVID-19 relief for its members. The Alberta Mtis Federation announced on Monday they’ll be handing out another wave of supplies...
Mar 15, 2021
Fort McMurray’s Active COVID-19 Cases Rises To 19
Fort McMurray’s active COVID-19 total is continuing to slightly rise. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday 364 new cases over the past day acro...
Mar 15, 2021
