Category Archives: News-CFVR
Three New COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray, One More Individual Recovers
There are three more cases of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Sunday 247 new cases across Alberta – raising the total to 4,480. There’s currently 13 active cases in Fo...
Harvard Media Apr 26, 2020
UPDATE: RMWB Issues Mandatory Evacuation For TaigaNova, Draper, Longboat Landing Over Flooding, Declares State of Local Emergency
The RMWB is issuing a mandatory evacuation order for Draper, the Taiga Nova Eco-Industrial Park, and Longboat Landing in the Lower Townsite. The ice on the Athabasca River broke Sunday morning and is ...
Harvard Media Apr 26, 2020
UPDATE: One More COVID-19 Case in Fort McMurray, 11 Active Cases In Community
An additional person in Fort McMurray has contracted COVID-19. The province announced on Saturday 216 cases across Alberta – raising the total to 4,233. The new local case means there are now 11...
Harvard Media Apr 25, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Linked To Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake Increases To 37
There are now 37 COVID-19 cases linked to Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake site north of Fort McMurray. A company spokesperson says 10 individuals are in quarantine on-site. The other 27 who are self-i...
Harvard Media Apr 24, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Linked To Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake Increases To 37
There are now 37 COVID-19 cases linked to Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake site north of Fort McMurray. A company spokesperson says 10 individuals are in quarantine on-site. The other 27 who are self-i...
Harvard Media Apr 24, 2020
Additional Case of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray, 10 Active Cases in Community
One more person in Fort McMurray has contracted COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Friday 297 new cases across the province - raising the total to 4,0...
Harvard Media Apr 24, 2020
Curfew Set Up In Fort Chipewyan For All First Nation, Métis Members
A curfew is in effect for the majority of people living around Fort Chipewyan. The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Mtis Local 125 have each put in t...
Harvard Media Apr 24, 2020
New Program Covering 75 Per Cent of Rent For Struggling Small Businesses
Small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting additional supports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday they’ve reached agreements with all provinces and terr...
Harvard Media Apr 24, 2020
Syncrude Employee, Contractor Test Positive For COVID-19 Off-Site
A Syncrude employee and contractor have tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesperson Will Gibson tells Mix News the employee started experiencing symptoms during their day-off while they were off-site. ...
Harvard Media Apr 23, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray, Nine Cases Currently Active In Community
Two more people in Fort McMurray have contracted COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 319 new cases across the province – raising t...
Harvard Media Apr 23, 2020