Category Archives: News-CFVR
Westjet Moving Forward With Refunds For COVID-19 Canceled Flights
Westjet is planning to provide refunds to everyone who had their flights canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline announced on Wednesday they’ll be returning the funds starting on Mond...
Oct 21, 2020
Conklin Man Arrested in Lac La Biche After Attempting To Ram Police Car Back in February
A Conklin man has been arrested months after trying to ram a police car in Lac La Biche. On October 14, RCMP arrested four individuals as part of a ‘warrant round-up’ which included 35-yea...
Oct 21, 2020
RMWB Among Communities Calling Out Shandro Over Dispatch Site Decision, Asking Premier To Reverse Decision
The communities of Wood Buffalo, Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge are calling on Premier Jason Kenney to reverse the decision to remove the local EMS dispatch sites. Alberta’s Health Minister T...
Oct 20, 2020
Fort McMurray Active COVID-19 Total Climbs Back Over 30 Cases
Five new cases of COVID-19 are popping up in Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 323 new cases across the province. This raises the ...
Oct 20, 2020
RMWB Looking To Crack Down on OHV’s Damaging Property in Waterways and Abasand
You’re once again being reminded to not use off-highway-vehicles within the urban service area. The RMWB notes this has become a big issue in Abasand and Waterways as property, public parks, and...
Oct 20, 2020
RMWB Looking To Crack Down on OHV’s Damaging Property in Waterways and Abasand
You’re once again being reminded to not use off-highway-vehicles within the urban service area. The RMWB notes this has become a big issue in Abasand and Waterways as property, public parks, and...
Oct 20, 2020
YMM Airport Updates Runway as Next Step To Add More Flights In and Out of Community
The Fort McMurray International Airport is taking another step forward in trying to add more traffic as they’ve fully rehabilitated their runway. Wood Buffalo Council approved funding for the pr...
Oct 20, 2020
Hardships of Local Businesses Being Recognized During Small Business Week
The hardships of local stores are being highlighted during small business week. Over the past couple of months, multiple businesses such as the Jaguar Lounge and Campbell’s Music have had to per...
Oct 19, 2020
Fort McMurray Sees 12 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Additional Recoveries Over Weekend
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 are being discovered in Fort McMurray over the past three days. The province announced on Monday 898 new cases across Alberta. This raises the provincial total to 22,673 w...
Oct 19, 2020
Fort McMurray Man Charged For Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine in Grande Prairie
A 56-year-old Fort McMurray man is being charged with trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamines in Grande Prairie. On October 18, RCMP pulled over a ‘suspicious truck’ after determining th...
Oct 19, 2020
