Category Archives: News-CFVR
Alberta Mayors Band Together to Fight AHS Decision to Close Dispatch Sites
Mayor Don Scott is saying ‘enough is enough’ to Alberta Health Services’ plan shut down the RMWB’s Emergency Medical Services dispatching site. Scott joined mayors from across ...
Aug 05, 2020
Eight New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, Active Cases See Big Drop Across Province
Wood Buffalo is seeing eight more cases of COVID-19 over the past 96-hours. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 303 new cases in the last four days...
Aug 04, 2020
Province Removing 911 Medical Dispatch Services From RMWB
The RMWB’s medical dispatch site is being shut down. Alberta Health Services is transitioning operations to one of the three provincial centres in Calgary, Edmonton, and Peace River. The local c...
Aug 04, 2020
RMWB Holding Six Open Houses Around Flood Mitigation in Six Flood-Prone Areas
The municipality will be holding six open houses in the next couple of weeks around flood mitigation. Residents in the six flood-prone areas are getting the chance to share their views on how the RMWB...
Aug 04, 2020
Insured Damage From April’s Flood Now Around $522M
Insured damage from April’s flood is now around $522 million. The Insurance Bureau of Canada provided an update on Tuesday as claims on commercial properties continues to rise. Originally, they ...
Aug 04, 2020
Insured Damage From April’s Flood Now Around $522M
Insured damage from April’s flood is now around $522 million. The Insurance Bureau of Canada provided an update on Tuesday as claims on commercial properties continues to rise. Originally, they ...
Aug 04, 2020
RES Providing Smoke Alarms For Select Homes in Thickwood
Select homes in Thickwood can receive a free smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. Regional Emergency Services is bringing back the ‘Home Fire Safety Program’ for the seventh year, where ...
Aug 04, 2020
Masks Mandatory in Schools For Staff and Students in Grades 4 to 12
Masks will be mandatory when schools reopen in September. The government of Alberta announced the new measure on Tuesday, adding to their plan to have schools resume in-class teaching. Students in gra...
Aug 04, 2020
Don’t Forget About COVID-19 Over Heritage Long Weekend
You’re being reminded to be extra cautious when enjoying the Heritage Day long weekend. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, is asking the public to continue to fo...
Jul 31, 2020
Don’t Forget About COVID-19 Over Heritage Long Weekend
You’re being reminded to be extra cautious when enjoying the Heritage Day long weekend. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, is asking the public to continue to fo...
Jul 31, 2020
