Category Archives: News-CFVR
Alberta Loses Its First Physician to COVID-19
A Calgary Doctor is the first physician in Alberta to lose their life due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. That’s according to Health Minister Tyler Shandro who offered his condolences to the physician...
Jan 07, 2021
Syncrude Heavy Hauler Surpasses 150,000 Operating Hours, Sets World Record
Back in 1999, you’d see Star Wars: The Phantom Menace as the highest-grossing movie, Cher’s ‘Believe’ topping the music charts, all while a new heavy hauler was getting its sta...
Jan 06, 2021
UPDATE: Man Dies After Downtown Stabbing
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed in Fort McMurray. Around 3 p.m. on January 6, the Mounties were called downtown after getting reports of an alleged stabbing. A man ...
Jan 06, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds Eight New COVID-19 Cases & 27 Recoveries
Fort McMurray is seeing a drop in active COVID-19 cases. The province announced on Wednesday 1,123 new cases across the province. This raises the provincial total to 107,501 with 13,450 currently acti...
Jan 06, 2021
Small Businesses Optimistic For New Year, Still Not Out Of The Woods
The majority of local small businesses believe they’ve survived the worse from the COVID-19 pandemic and aftermath of last year’s flood. That’s according to the Fort McMurray Chamber...
Jan 05, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 37 New COVID-19 Cases & 17 Additional Recoveries
Fort McMurray is seeing a sizable jump in active COVID-19 cases. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 843 new cases across the province. This raises...
Jan 05, 2021
‘I am Truly Sorry I Disappointed’ MLA Yao Apologizes For Mexico Trip Over Holiday
Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, is apologizing for taking a trip to Mexico over the holidays. He’s come under fire for traveling abroad despite the provincial government and Dr. De...
Jan 05, 2021
Fort McMurray Adds 92 New Cases Over Past Five Days, Healthcare Worker Passes Away in Alberta
Fort McMurray and the rural areas are seeing a rise in their active COVID-19 cases. The province announced on Monday 5,107 new cases across Alberta over the past five days. This raises the provincial ...
Jan 04, 2021
Cenovus & Husky Officially Complete Merger
The merger between Cenovus Energy and Husky Energy is officially closed. The two oil companies announced the agreement back in October as they both try to become more competitive in the global market....
Jan 04, 2021
MLA Yao Removed From Committee Positions Over Mexico Holiday Trip
Tany Yao, MLA For Fort McMurray - Wood Buffalo, is being removed from his two committee positions over his trip to Mexico for the holidays. Premier Jason Kenney released a statement on Monday official...
Jan 04, 2021
