Category Archives: News-CFVR
Alberta government urges teachers to return to bargaining table as impasse drags on
Union says talks stalled until concerns are taken more seriously; ATA to hold member webinars next week EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says the province remains committed to reaching a fair dea...
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Downtown landmark Mitchell's Café closing its doors after decades of memories
Beloved downtown caf Mitchell's to close after more than 30 years FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A beloved fixture of downtown Fort McMurray is preparing to say goodbye. Mitchell's Caf, known for its hearty sou...
Sep 09, 2025 Mitchell’s Café Downtown. Web image
Fort McMurray offers free hazardous waste and electronics drop-off Sept. 13
Fort McMurray to host free hazardous waste and electronics roundup Sept. 13 FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Residents can drop off old electronics, household chemicals and other hazardous items at a free colle...
Sep 09, 2025 RMWB Materials Recovery Facility -Web Image
Teachers' group says Alberta's revised book ban still unnecessary government overreach
Teachers' group calls Alberta book ban revisions an 'improvement,' but still government overreach EDMONTON - The Alberta Teachers' Association says the province's revised school library rules provide ...
Sep 08, 2025 stevanovicigor / Depositphotos.com
Alberta revises school library rules to target explicit images, not written descriptions
Alberta rewrites school library rules after uproar over banned books EDMONTON - Alberta has revised its rules on books in schools to ban works with explicit images of sexual acts, but not written desc...
Sep 08, 2025 maxxyustas / Depositphotos.com
Strathcona boosts stake in MEG, vows to oppose Cenovus takeover
Cenovus requires two-thirds shareholder approval at Oct. 9 meeting CALGARY - Strathcona Resources Ltd. has increased its stake in MEG Energy Corp. and confirmed it will oppose the company's proposed t...
Sep 08, 2025 Strathcona Resources Ltd. Web Image
Nenshi says Alberta jobs plan fails as unemployment rises
Alberta NDP says youth unemployment is highest in the country CALGARY - Alberta's New Democrats say the province's latest jobs numbers show the United Conservative government is failing to create stab...
Sep 08, 2025 gustavofrazao / Depositphotos.com
New portal offers Albertans real-time job market data
Alberta launches labour market information portal Alberta has launched a new Labour Market Information portal aimed at helping students, job seekers, and employers make informed decisions in a shiftin...
Sep 08, 2025 Rawpixel / Depositphotos.com
Judge cites repeat offences in sentencing driver for Emily Verge's death
Sentencing hearing included more than an hour of emotional victim-impact statements FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Roger Sierra will be serving 30 months behind bars after a sentencing hearing on Friday, Sept. ...
Sep 07, 2025 Memorial service for Emily Verge. Image by Marina Barnes
ATB economist to speak at Fort McMurray Chamber fall luncheon
Fort McMurray Chamber to host fall economic update luncheon FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce will host its Economic Update: Fall Edition networking luncheon later this month....
Sep 05, 2025
