Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province Aiming To Provide First Vaccine To All Albertans 18 and Older By Early Summer
People 18 and older may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccine sooner than first thought. That’s according to Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, who announc...
Mar 03, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Seven COVID-19 Recoveries, One New Case
Fort McMurray's is seeing a sizable drop in active COVID-19 cases. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 402 new cases across Alberta. There are currentl...
Mar 03, 2021
FMCSD Saints Hosting Virtual Mental Wellbeing Sessions Over Twitch
Multiple virtual sessions are being held to talk about the importance of sport and mental health. The FMCSD Saints are hosting the events next week on Twitch where people can hear from multiple profes...
Mar 03, 2021
2022 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo Postponed Over COVID-19
It’s going to be a little bit longer before we see the Arctic Winter Games return to the community. The Games International Committee announced on Wednesday they’re postponing the 2022 eve...
Mar 03, 2021
Fort McMurray Social Worker Found Guilty Of Possessing, Accessing Child Pornography
An employee with Alberta Children’s Services has been found guilty of possessing and accessing child pornography. Henry Haineault was in a Fort McMurray courtroom on Friday where a judge found h...
Mar 02, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds One New COVID-19 Case & Recovery, Keeps Community Active Total At 39
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is staying the same after 24 hours. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 257 new cases across Alberta...
Mar 02, 2021
Sandbags Available Next Week For Properties In Flood-Prone Areas
People living in the six flood-prone areas will soon be able to get sandbag materials to help combat any potential flooding this year. Starting on March 8, the RMWB will be offering sand and bags for ...
Mar 02, 2021
Province Easing Restrictions For Fitness Centres & Libraries, Fort McMurray & Rural Areas Each Add One New COVID-19 Case
The province is easing more COVID-19 restrictions. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Monday they’re moving into step two of their four-step plan to reopen the economy. Libraries can now reopen, ...
Mar 01, 2021
AJHL Resuming Season on March 12, MOB Set To Play Six Straight Against Spruce Grove
The Fort McMurray Oil Barons will be back in action later this month. The Alberta Junior Hockey League announced the schedule for 52 games happening from March 12 to April 4. Thirteen teams are being ...
Mar 01, 2021
RMWB Issues First Two COVID-19 Fines
The first fines in the region have been issued for people not following mandatory COVID-19 protocols. Bylaw services have issued two citations – one for not following the public health act, whic...
Mar 01, 2021
