Category Archives: News-CFVR
Suncor, Shell Donate Supplies During COVID-19 Pandemic
Suncor Energy is donating thousands of N95 masks to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The oil company announced on Tuesday they had sent 40,000 masks to communities in Nunavut, the Northwest Territor...
Apr 01, 2020
One New Death From COVID-19 in Alberta, 64 New Cases Across Province
There is another death from COVID-19 in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday the additional death from the virus which brings the total to n...
Mar 31, 2020
WB Food Bank Receiving $25K Donation, Hosting Inaugural Virtual Food Drive
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank and Northland Forest Products are hosting their first-ever virtual food drive in hopes of collecting some much-needed donations. As with most spring fundraisers, their Sprin...
Mar 31, 2020
Multicultural Association to Host Virtual Pot Luck
The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo is inviting you to a virtual pot luck. With hopes to bring a sense of community in the time of social distancing, the organization has created a Facebook ...
Mar 31, 2020
GoA Investing $1.5B To Accelerate Construction on Keystone Pipeline
The provincial government is helping TC Energy Corporation move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline. The GoA announced on Tuesday they were investing $1.5 billion in 2020 to accelerate construction ...
Mar 31, 2020
Environment Canada Issuing Snowfall Warning
A snowfall warning is being issued for Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. Environment Canada says we could get between 10 – 20 cm of snow from Monday evening to Wednesday afternoon. A low pres...
Mar 30, 2020
Five New Deaths From COVID-19 in Alberta, 29 New Cases Across Province
There are five new deaths from COVID-19 across the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday the additional deaths from the virus which brings t...
Mar 30, 2020
RMWB Re-Opening Public Drop Off Area at Landfill
The municipality is re-opening the public drop off area at the Fort McMurray Regional Landfill. Starting on Tuesday, people can once again use the facility from 8:15 a.m to 5:45 p.m. It was previously...
Mar 30, 2020
Local Non-Profits, Charities in Danger of Shutting Down
Non-profits and charities across Canada, including in Wood Buffalo, are in danger of closing their doors. The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe and has forced many organizations to cancel events, ...
Mar 30, 2020
École Dickinsfield Principal Passes Away From Cancer
cole Dickinsfield School is mourning the death of their principal. Jodine Wells passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. She began her career with the Fort McMurray Public School Division i...
Mar 30, 2020
