Category Archives: News-CFVR
Fort McMurray Couple Charged For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Infant, Child Pornography & Bestiality
A Fort McMurray couple is being charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an infant. On February 26, ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrested 41-year-old Andrew Wall and 33-year-old Marlena B...
Mar 11, 2021
Region’s Active COVID-19 Total Drops Under 20
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is once again dropping. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 399 new cases over the past day ...
Mar 10, 2021
Three Arrested After Drug Seizure in Thickwood
A drug bust in Fort McMurray is leading to the arrest of three individuals. On February 24, ALERT’s Fort McMurray organized crime team searched two homes in Thickwood where they found nearly $80...
Mar 10, 2021
Appointments Now Available For AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
More Albertans are able to book vaccination appointments. Those who are born in 1957 can set up a time on AHS’s online booking tool or by calling Health Link to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. ...
Mar 10, 2021
Municipality Using New App For Emergency Alerts
A new alert system for emergencies is launching just in time for river breakup season. The municipality is using a third-party app called Alertable to inform residents. The app allows downloaders to s...
Mar 10, 2021
RMWB Aiming To Have Draper Grant Program Developed Soon, Letter Being Sent Outlining Concerns Over DRP Changes
The municipality is hoping to have a grant program up and running for Draper property owners in the near future. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they were given an update on work in the area...
Mar 09, 2021
Auditor General Gives Keyano Passing Grade on Financial Reporting Accuracy and Timeliness For First Time In Three Years
For the first time in a couple of years, Keyano College is receiving a passing grade for its financial reporting. That’s according to the Auditor General’s annual report card on post-secon...
Mar 09, 2021
Small Class Sizes, Specialized Supports & Mental Health Top Priorities From Community As FMPSD Prepares Next School Budget
A large number of the community is expressing their desire to keep class sizes small in the Fort McMurray Public School Division. That’s according to a survey conducted by the FMPSD where reside...
Mar 09, 2021
Fort McMurray Drops Under 20 Active COVID-19 Cases After No New Cases
The active total of COVID-19 is continuing to drop in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Tuesday 255 new cases over the past day across Alberta. There are currently 4,470 active cases across Alb...
Mar 09, 2021
Province Easing More COVID-19 Measures, Fort McMurray’s Active Total Drops To 20
The province is once again easing more COVID-19 restrictions. Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced on Monday they are moving forward with all initiatives in step 2 of their plan to reopen the econo...
Mar 08, 2021
