Category Archives: News-CFVR
“We Need to Get Things Back to Normal” Mayor Scott Concerned Over Province’s Plan To Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
The province’s approach to easing COVID-19 restrictions isn’t sitting well with Mayor Don Scott. Speaking on Fort McMurray Matters, he shared his frustration over the tough measures hinder...
Feb 25, 2021
Keyano No Longer Offering Environmental Sciences Degree
Students will no longer be able to get an Environmental Sciences Degree at Keyano College. The post-secondary school, in consultation with Mount Royal University, has decided to not renew a five-year ...
Feb 25, 2021
Health Foundation Bringing Back Spring Fling Through Virtual Event
The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s annual Spring Fling is going ahead this year. Last year’s Spring Fling was canceled when provincial restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19...
Feb 25, 2021
Province Providing One-Time Payment For Families Who Use Childcare
Parents across the province who use childcare will get a one-time payment of $561 per child. Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Children’s Services, announced on Wednesday they’re launching a new...
Feb 24, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Two New COVID-19 Cases, Rural Areas See One Recovery
Fort McMurray is seeing a slight increase in active COVID-19 cases. The province announced on Wednesday 430 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,545 active cases across Alberta, while there...
Feb 24, 2021
RMWB Looking For Public Feedback on OHV Use in Fort McMurray
You’re being asked to share your thoughts on off-highway-vehicles. The RMWB is launching a survey to get the public’s feedback on possible changes for the OHV Master Plan. They’re fo...
Feb 24, 2021
Anzac Man Arrested After Allegedly Fleeing & Ramming Police Vehicle Around Smoky Lake
A 36-year-old man from Anzac is being charged after allegedly fleeing and ramming a police vehicle near Smoky Lake. Around 1 p.m. on February 21, Lac La Biche RCMP drove to a residence in Kikino to ar...
Feb 24, 2021
Rural Councillor Claims Over 500 Fort Chipewyan Residents Have Received First COVID-19 Vaccine
Everyone living in Fort Chipewyan who wanted a COVID-19 vaccine has received their first shot. That’s according to Bruce Inglis, Councillor for the rural hamlets north of Fort McMurray, who says...
Feb 23, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds One New COVID-19 Case, Three Additional Recoveries For Second Straight Day
The active total of COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray continues to drop. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 267 new cases across Alberta. There are curren...
Feb 23, 2021
People With COVID-19 Being Asked To Join Clinical Trial Aimed At Easing Symptoms
People who get COVID-19 are being asked to take part in a new clinical trial. CardiAI Inc, a Calgary-based biotechnology company, has been given provincial regulatory approval to test a mix of medicat...
Feb 23, 2021
