Category Archives: News-CFVR
COVID-19 Pandemic and Oil Price Collapse Causing “Historic” Deficit in Alberta
The oil-price collapse and COVID-19 pandemic are leaving the province with a historic deficit in 2020. The first-quarter report is forecasting a deficit of $24.2 billion for 2020-21. The increase in t...
Aug 28, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic and Oil Price Collapse Causing “Historic” Deficit in Alberta
The oil-price collapse and COVID-19 pandemic are leaving the province with a historic deficit in 2020. The first-quarter report is forecasting a deficit of $24.2 billion for 2020-21. The increase in t...
Aug 28, 2020
RMWB Holding Telephone Townhall To Discuss Flood Mitigation
Residents in the flood-prone areas are getting another chance to share their views on how the RMWB should proceed with work. The municipality is holding a telephone townhall on September 1 at 6:10 p.m...
Aug 28, 2020
Inside Look At COVID-19 Measures Being Taken In Fort McMurray Schools
You’re getting a first-hand look at the measures schools are taking ahead reopening. The Fort McMurray Catholic School District and Fort McMurray Public School Division are moving forward with a...
Aug 27, 2020
Five More COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray
Five more cases of COVID-19 are being discovered in Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 108 new cases across the province. This rai...
Aug 27, 2020
Province Doubling-Down on Ending Northern Living Allowance For Childcare Workers
Alberta’s Minister of Children Services is doubling-down on the decision to end the northern living allowance for childcare workers. Speaking on Fort McMurray Matters, Rebecca Schulz noted the p...
Aug 27, 2020
Masks Now Mandatory Inside Casman Centre
People looking to go to the Casman Centre must now wear a mask. The building’s administration, along with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons organization, announced the new measure on Wednesday to ens...
Aug 27, 2020
CIM Annual Golf Tournament Raises $18K For Northern Lights Health Foundation
The Northern Lights Health Foundation is receiving $18,000. The funds were raised last week at the annual CIM golf tournament which sold out despite almost being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Aug 27, 2020
McMurray Métis Sign Long-Term Agreement With Suncor Energy
The McMurray Mtis are partnering on a new long-term agreement with Suncor Energy. They announced the plan on Thursday which focuses on joint priorities such as the environment, business contracts, and...
Aug 27, 2020
Two New COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray
Two more cases of COVID-19 are being discovered in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Wednesday 127 new cases across Alberta. This raises the provincial total to 13,210 with 1,176 currently acti...
Aug 26, 2020
