Category Archives: News-CFVR
RMWB Suing Sunshine Oilsands Over Alleged $15.9M In Unpaid Property Taxes
The RMWB is suing an oil company over alleged unpaid property taxes dating back to 2016. According to court documents obtained by Mix News, the municipality is looking to collect nearly $15.9 million ...
Jul 08, 2020
New Independent School Opening in Fort McMurray
A new independent elementary school is opening up in September. Hillcrest Montessori Academy will be offering classes for children in early learning programs up to grade 6. Hillcrest Principal Patrici...
Jul 08, 2020
Three New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, 10 Additional Recoveries
Three new cases of COVID-19 are popping up in the RMWB. The province announced on Wednesday 46 new cases in Alberta. This puts the provincial total at 8,482 with 608 currently active. One of the new c...
Jul 08, 2020
Keyano Postponing Annual Golf Tournament
Keyano College is pushing their annual golf tournament to 2021. The post-secondary school announced on Wednesday they are postponing the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. They add their ...
Jul 08, 2020
Disaster Relief Program Available For Just One More Month
You’re running out of time to register for Disaster Relief Funding. The province is collecting applications for just one more month for those with uninsurable damage from April’s flood. Th...
Jul 07, 2020
Two New COVID-19 Cases in Rural Areas, Five Recoveries in Fort McMurray
Two more people have contracted COVID-19 in Wood Buffalo. The province announced on Tuesday 47 new cases in Alberta - putting the total at 8,436. Both of the cases were in the rural areas raising the ...
Jul 07, 2020
Former Fort McKay First Nation Chief Joining Alberta Order of Excellence
The former Chief of the Fort McKay First Nation is being added to the Alberta Order of Excellence. Jim Boucher is one of seven individuals who are receiving the highest honour a citizen can receive as...
Jul 07, 2020
First Responders Golf Tournament Returns for Third Year
The First Responders Golf Tournament is returning for another year. The Canadian Mental Health Association and Wood Buffalo RCMP are teaming up to host the event at the Fort McMurray Golf Club on Augu...
Jul 07, 2020
Ten New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo In Last Three Days, Superstore Employee Tests Positive
Ten more cases of COVID-19 are popping up in the RMWB over the past three days. The province announced on Monday 130 new cases in Alberta – putting the total at 8,389. There were no updates over...
Jul 06, 2020
Recycling Programs, Regular Waste Collection Resuming Across Wood Buffalo
You can once again sort your waste and recyclables. The RMWB is returning to their normal curbside collection on July 14 after having residents package everything together for around four months to pr...
Jul 06, 2020
