Category Archives: News-CFVR
Second Case of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray, Province Launching New Enforcement Measures
A second case of COVID-19 is being confirmed in Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 61 new cases of the virus in the province. Thi...
Mar 25, 2020
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Closing For Season
The Fort Chipewyan Winter road will close for the season on March 26 at noon. Motorists will no longer be able to access the road afterward and the gate will be barricaded and the rig mats will be rem...
Mar 25, 2020
30-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries In Timberlea Shooting
A 30-year-old man who was shot in Timberlea has died from his injuries. On March 15, around 6:30 a.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to an apartment complex on Lougheed Drive after reports of shots fi...
Mar 25, 2020
Municipality Deferring Utility Payments, Suspending Plastic Bag Ban
You’re getting the opportunity to defer your utility payments. Wood Buffalo council approved on Tuesday deferring these fees until July and waiving penalties for outstanding balances up to Augus...
Mar 25, 2020
Feds Providing Aid Package For People Who’ve Lost Income From COVID-19
A new aid package is being provided to people who lose their income during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government announced on Wednesday anyone who falls under this category will receive $2,000...
Mar 25, 2020
Feds Providing Aid Package For People Who’ve Lost Income From COVID-19
A new aid package is being provided to people who lose their income during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government announced on Wednesday anyone who falls under this category will receive $2,000...
Mar 25, 2020
Mayor Scott Wanting Non-Essential Services Shut Down And ‘Shelter in Place’ Protocol Set Up For Residents
Mayor Don Scott is looking to shut down non-essential services and have residents stay at home, if able, to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. He brought forward a motion at Wood Buffalo council’...
Mar 24, 2020
Mayor Scott Wanting Non-Essential Services Shut Down And ‘Shelter in Place’ Protocol Set Up For Residents
Mayor Don Scott is looking to shut down non-essential services and have residents stay at home, if able, to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. He brought forward a motion at Wood Buffalo council’...
Mar 24, 2020
Second Death From COVID-19 in Alberta, 57 New Cases in Province
COVID-19 is claiming another life in Alberta. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday a Calgary woman in her 80’s has died from the virus. An Edm...
Mar 24, 2020
Centre of Hope Moving Operations To Marshall House Property
The Centre of Hope is moving its daytime drop-in centre to the Marshall House property. The non-profit is looking to move its entire operations to the building, however, because of COVID-19, this is e...
Mar 24, 2020
