Category Archives: News-CFVR
Active COVID-19 Case Count in Fort McMurray Stays at 39
The active total of COVID-19 cases is staying under 40 in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Saturday 380 new cases across Alberta. There are currently 4,803 active cases across Alberta, while t...
Feb 20, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 2 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Recoveries
The active total of COVID-19 cases is staying under 40 in Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Friday 325 new cases across Alberta. There are curre...
Feb 19, 2021
WinterPlay Returns to the RMWB, Some Activities Require Registration
Fort McMurray’s winter festival is back for another year. WinterPlay begins today through February 28th at the Snye. Residents can participate in multiple free activities including skating, dog ...
Feb 19, 2021
Fort McMurray Urban Market Changes Status to Farmers’ Market, Opens Feb 20
The Fort McMurray Urban market is now The YMM Urban Farmers’ Market. The Alberta “Farmers’ Market” distinction comes with stipulations including 80% of the goods must be made, ...
Feb 19, 2021
RCMP Charge 38-Year-Old Man After Drugs Found During Traffic Stop
Wood Buffalo RCMP are charging a 38-year-old Fort McMurray man with drug trafficking. On February 12, the Mounties executed a traffic stop on Highway 63 near Thickwood Boulevard after noticing a vehic...
Feb 18, 2021
Fort McMurray Drops Under 40 Active COVID-19 Cases
The active total of COVID-19 cases is dropping under 40 in Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 415 new cases across Alberta. There are cu...
Feb 18, 2021
Report: Oilsands Procurement From Indigenous Businesses Increases to $2.4B
Oil companies are continuing to spend billions of dollars on Indigenous businesses. According to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, around $2.4 billion was spent on procurement from thes...
Feb 18, 2021
Local Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening MP Yurdiga
A 62-year-old Fort McMurray man is being charged after allegedly threatening a local politician. On February 16, Wood Buffalo RCMP were contacted by the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, from the House ...
Feb 17, 2021
Province Expanding Financial Supports For Struggling Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The provincial government is planning to provide additional support for businesses hit hard by COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Wednesday small and medium-sized businesses can receive anoth...
Feb 17, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Five COVID-19 Recoveries And Four New Cases
Fort McMurray’s active total of COVID-19 cases is continuing to drop. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 277 new cases across Alberta. There are...
Feb 17, 2021
