Category Archives: News-CFVR

Recall drives launched against four more Alberta MLAs under provincial legislation
EDMONTON - Another four Alberta MLAs are facing recall petitions after Elections Alberta approved new applications under the province's Recall Act. Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure confirmed the...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Alberta Legislature in session, image via https://www.assembly.ab.ca

New council brings Indigenous leadership into Alberta's recovery-oriented addiction reforms
EDMONTON - Alberta has created a Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council that will provide Indigenous guidance and cultural insight as the province expands its recovery-oriented approach to addicti...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Government of Alberta Addiction Wisdom Council

Wood Buffalo councillor responds publicly after conviction for impaired ATV incident
FORT CHIPEWYAN - A Wood Buffalo councillor is publicly addressing a recent conviction, saying he accepts responsibility for an impaired ATV incident and is committed to rebuilding trust in the communi...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Ward 2 Councillor Kendrick Cardinal social media post re impaired driving

Special This is Home issue of Your McMurray Magazine highlights the spirit of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY - A new publication highlighting the stories, strengths and opportunities of the region has been released as Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism launches a specia...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development logo: https://www.fmwb.ca/

Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11
Fort McMurray welcomes newcomers with free drop-in event on December 11FORT MCMURRAY - Newcomers to the region are being invited to a drop-in event this week aimed at helping recent arrivals settle in...
Jon Tupper Dec 08, 2025 mangostock / Depositphotos.com

Drive-Thru Santa Claus Parade Happening Today
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is moving forward with its revised plan for this year's Santa Claus Parade, shifting the event to a drive-thru format today, Sunday, December 7. The change co...
Jordan Keating Dec 07, 2025 prometeus / Depositphotos.com

Illegal Cigarette Investigation Leads to Charges in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY--Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged three people following an investigation into illegal cigarette sales in Fort McMurray. On November 26, officers with the RCMP Drug Section executed a sear...
Andrew Dawson Dec 05, 2025 SomeMeans / Depositphotos.com

Alberta RCMP caution shoppers to protect parcels amid seasonal spike in theft
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP are urging residents to secure their mail and property as the holiday season brings a surge in deliveries and a rise in mail theft across the province. Police say online shoppi...
Jon Tupper Dec 05, 2025

PC Financial customers in for changes as Loblaw moves to sell brand to EQ Bank
TORONTO, ON - Customers of PC Financial and holders of PC credit cards are in for a change after Loblaw announced it will sell PC Financial to EQ Bank, a subsidiary of Equitable Bank. Loblaw said Wedn...
Jon Tupper Dec 05, 2025 bashta / Depositphotos.com

Premier's Council awards spotlight inclusion leaders at Fort McMurray Composite High
FORT MCMURRAY - Three members of the Fort McMurray Public School Division community have been recognized with Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Awards. The honours were anno...
Jon Tupper Dec 05, 2025 Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Awards








