Category Archives: News-CFVR
Wildfire danger remains high across Wood Buffalo
Fire permits restricted to essential use only as officials urge caution outdoors FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The wildfire danger remains high to very high across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Al...
Sep 05, 2025 Forecast fire danger Sept 5, Image from Alberta Wildfire
Enbridge investing in U.S. pipelines set to boost exports by decade's end; Canada missing out
Fort McMurray MP says Canada missing LNG opportunities OTTAWA - The United States is cementing itself as a global leader in natural gas production and exports, even as Russia, once seen as the world's...
Sep 05, 2025 MP Laila Goodridge speaks at campaign rally 2025
Multiple victims hospitalized after serious incident on Hollow Water First Nation near Winnipeg
HOLLOW WATER FIRST NATION, MB. - Manitoba RCMP are investigating a mass casualty event on a First Nation north of Winnipeg. Eight people from Hollow Water First Nation are being taken to hospital in W...
Sep 04, 2025
Fort McKay man pleads guilty in 2023 shooting death
Anton Grandjambe, 23, to be sentenced Nov. 18 after admitting to manslaughter FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A Fort McKay man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Russell John Shott....
Sep 04, 2025 Anton Grandjambe, RCMP Supplied photo
Fort McKay offers school supply reimbursements for families
Parents can claim up to $150 per child for 2025-26 school year FORT McKAY, AB. - Residents of Fort McKay have an opportunity to get some money back for their school supplies. The First Nation is reimb...
Sep 04, 2025 Fort McKay School Supply Program. Image via Instagram
Environment Canada forecasts warmer fall for much of Canada
Above-normal temperatures expected in Fort McMurray, highest anomalies in Newfoundland and Labrador FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Environment Canada is forecasting above-normal temperatures in the Fort McMurra...
Sep 04, 2025 Autumn climate forecast-Environment Canada
Regional Emergency Services to host free pancake breakfast in Fort McMurray
Event features fire safety trailer, rescue challenge, mascots and tours FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Regional Emergency Services is inviting the public to its annual community pancake breakfast, set for Sept....
Sep 04, 2025
New jobs strategy could ease labour shortages in Fort McMurray
Alberta Jobs Strategy focuses on career readiness, barriers and employer partnerships FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Alberta's new jobs strategy could have major implications for northern communities like For...
Sep 04, 2025 Devon / Depositphotos.com
RCMP arrest suspect after two house fires in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation
UPDATE, September 4, 2025. 5:00 p.m. Police are officially charging a 20-year-old woman, Judith Janvier (PR. John Vee Aye), from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation with arson and break and enter. The ...
Sep 04, 2025
Bear sightings steady in Fort McMurray region this season
Wildlife officials say strong berry crops and secure garbage are shaping activity this season FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Black bear sightings are keeping wildlife officers busy around Fort McMurray, with ...
Sep 04, 2025 Black bear on Timberline Drive -Jon Tupper
