Category Archives: News-CFVR
Lowe’s Canada Closing 34 Stores Nationwide – Fort McMurray’s RONA Unaffected
The RONA in Fort McMurray won’t be affected by the company's decision to close 34 stores nationwide. On Wednesday, Lowe’s Canada announced their decision to close the doors of its underper...
Harvard Media Nov 20, 2019
Council To Consider Termination Of Photo Radar Program
Photo radars and red-light cameras in the RMWB could soon be a thing of the past. At Tuesday’s council meeting, councillor Keith McGrath brought forward a notice of motion to examine the possibl...
Harvard Media Nov 20, 2019
Calls To RCMP Down Year-Over-Year, Driving Charges On The Rise
The number of calls to Wood Buffalo RCMP is down year-over-year. Superintendent Lorna Dicks presented the detachment’s quarterly report to Wood Buffalo council on Tuesday. From January 1 to Sept...
Harvard Media Nov 20, 2019
CNRL Applying To Integrate Multiple Sites North of Fort McMurray
Canadian Natural Resources is looking to expand one of their sites north of Fort McMurray. The Calgary-based company is applying to the Alberta Energy Regulator to integrate the Horizon South mine, pr...
Harvard Media Nov 20, 2019
MOB’s Dunn Named to Canada West Selection Camp
A defensemen for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons will be trying out for Team Canada West at the 2019 World Junior A Challenge. Kabore Dunn is one of 44 players across the Canadian Junior Hockey League wh...
Harvard Media Nov 20, 2019
Council Approves Responsible Pet Bylaw And Consider New Off-Leash Area
The municipality is making some changes when it comes to animal ownership across the region. On Tuesday, Wood Buffalo council heard from administration and delegates regarding the implications of the ...
Harvard Media Nov 19, 2019
Police Recover Over 30 Burned And Abandoned Vehicles Within RMWB
Wood Buffalo RCMP are reporting the recovery of dozens of burned and abandoned vehicles. On October 23, the Mounties’ Crime Reduction Unit, along with RCMP Auto Theft Unit and Alberta Environmen...
Harvard Media Nov 19, 2019
“Lights At Royal Garden” Coming Back For Another Year
The holiday season will once again feature a unique light show for people across Wood Buffalo. “Lights at Royal Garden” gets underway next week in Thickwood and will include a show every n...
Harvard Media Nov 19, 2019
Update: 51-Year-Old Man Dies in Highway 63 Crash
A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 63 is claiming the life of a 51-year-old Calgary man. On November 15, Wood Buffalo RCMP, along with Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit, received reports of a col...
Harvard Media Nov 19, 2019
Salvation Army Prepared To Take on Marshall House Clients Following Closure
The Salvation Army of Fort McMurray is prepared to take on extra clients once Marshall House closes its doors next year. That’s according to Major Stephen Hibbs who spoke at the Christmas Kettle...
Harvard Media Nov 19, 2019