Category Archives: News-CFVR
Two More COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray, Additional One in Rural Areas
Wood Buffalo is seeing three more cases of COVID-19. The province announced on Tuesday 35 new cases across Alberta – raising the total to 7,482. The new cases in Fort McMurray raises the active ...
Jun 16, 2020
FMPSD Offering Full Online Program For Students in 2020/21 School Year
The Fort McMurray Public School Division is launching an online program for those who don’t return to school over the COVID-19 pandemic. The FMPSD announced on Tuesday parents can now apply for ...
Jun 16, 2020
Eight Week Extension For Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit is being extended. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday an eight week extension for the CERB. The program offers financial support for those whoR...
Jun 16, 2020
Canada, US Border to Remain Closed for Another Month
You won’t be able to visit the United States for at least another month. Canada and the U.S. are working together to stop the spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesd...
Jun 16, 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake Declared Over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake, north of Fort McMurray, is officially over. In an email sent to Mix News, a spokesperson for Alberta Health Services says they declared the ou...
Jun 15, 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake Declared Over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake, north of Fort McMurray, is officially over. In an email sent to Mix News, a spokesperson for Alberta Health Services says they declared the ou...
Jun 15, 2020
One New COVID-19 Case in Fort McMurray, Additional Case in Rural Areas
Two more cases of COVID-19 are popping up in Wood Buffalo. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday 20 new cases across the province. This puts the provi...
Jun 15, 2020
Mass Testing, Community Lockdown Help Janvier Avoid COVID-19 Outbreak
A community lockdown and mass testing are being credited for stopping a potential COVID-19 outbreak in Janvier. Back in May, a member of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation tested positive for the viru...
Jun 15, 2020
Feds Extending Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The federal government is looking to extend the Canada Emergency Response Benefit for those who still don’t have income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on M...
Jun 15, 2020
Over 100 Children Receiving Bikes Through Annual Program
Over 100 children with special needs are getting fitted for bicycles in the region. ‘You Can Ride 2’ is a program that started in 2012 in Edmonton and was brought to Fort McMurray three ye...
Jun 15, 2020
