Category Archives: News-CFVR
Multiple Organizations Donating Feminine Hygiene Products To Regional High Schools
Multiple local organizations and businesses are donating around 800 feminine hygiene kits to high schools across the region. United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo, the Wood Buffalo Food Bank, Prin...
Mar 08, 2021
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Load Limit Increasing To 40,000 Kg
The load limit is increasing on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road. Vehicles weighing 40,000 kg and less can now use the road. Those weighing more shouldn't use the road as they could damage it causing po...
Mar 08, 2021
RMWB Currently Processing 38 Buyouts in Ptarmigan Court
The municipality is currently in the process of providing 38 buyouts for property owners in Ptarmigan Court. That’s according to Mayor Don Scott who gave an update on the neighbourhood on Fort M...
Mar 08, 2021
Fort McMurray Sees One New COVID-19 Case, Four Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is once again dropping. The province announced on Saturday 341 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,649 active cases across Alberta, whil...
Mar 06, 2021
Councillor Murphy Running To Become Next RMWB Mayor
Councillor Verna Murphy is looking to become the next mayor of the RMWB. She’s officially announced her intention to run for the seat in this year’s election, becoming the first to do so f...
Mar 05, 2021
RCMP Warning Public Of Street-Level GHB After Three Overdose Calls In Past Month
Wood Buffalo RCMP is warning the public about a certain drug potentially being on the streets. In February, the Mounties responded to multiple suspected overdoses with their preliminary investigation ...
Mar 05, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Four COVID-19 Recoveries, Two New Cases
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray is once again dropping. The province announced on Friday 411 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,639 active cases across Alberta, while ...
Mar 05, 2021
RMWB Closing Off Sections of Roads And Trails Preparing For River Breakup
The municipality is temporarily closing off sections of multiple roads and trails as they prepare for river breakup. Starting on March 8, you won’t be able to travel along Clearwater Drive from ...
Mar 05, 2021
Fort McMurray Drops Under 30 Active COVID-19 Cases, Province Expanding Current Eligibility For Vaccine
Fort McMurray is seeing another drop in active COVID-19 cases. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 331 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,6...
Mar 04, 2021
GoA Promising To Provide $11M For Ptarmigan Court Buyouts, Mayor Scott Frustrated By Conditions Needed To Receive Funds
The government of Alberta is offering up to $11 million to help with Ptarmigan Court buyouts. The municipality is offering voluntary buyouts for the neighbourhood at 2020 accessed levels as there̵...
Mar 04, 2021
