Category Archives: News-CFVR
Four charged after RCMP drug bust in Fort McMurray
Officers seized suspected fentanyl, meth and heroin FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Four people are facing drug trafficking charges after Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of suspicious activity at a dow...
Sep 03, 2025
Busy long weekend for Alberta RCMP with more than 1,600 tickets issued
Police remind drivers that safety is a shared responsibility EDMONTON - It was a busy long weekend for Alberta RCMP, who handed out 1,661 traffic tickets and took nearly 100 impaired drivers off the r...
Sep 03, 2025 By Mitchell Smith - https://www.flickr.com/photos/technocardy/51142416946/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=145438354
Fort McMurray marks International Overdose Awareness Day with call for compassion
Community urged to carry naloxone, recognize signs of overdose, and reach out FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Drug overdose affects individuals and families across Canada and the world. On Sunday, August 31, 202...
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Police investigate Tower Road fire that sent youth to hospital
Social media posts suggest fuel thrown on campfire before girl caught fire FORT MCMURRAY, AB - Police confirm they are investigating an incident on Tower Road that sent a youth to hospital. Few offici...
Sep 02, 2025
Alberta launches mobile health card through new Alberta Wallet app
Province aims to phase out flimsy paper cards with digital and future plastic replacements CALGARY - Alberta is introducing a new app to replace its long-criticized paper health cards, offering reside...
Sep 02, 2025 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com
Province accepts Northern Alberta Development Council's recommendations in principle
Province accepts Northern Alberta Development Council's recommendations in principle FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Alberta government says northern Alberta will continue to play a vital role in driving the...
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King Charles Coronation Medal presented to Fort McMurray firefighter
Sandy Bowman calls Joe Gauthier's career a legacy of excellence FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A retired Fort McMurray firefighter has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for decades of service t...
Sep 02, 2025 Left: Firefighter Joe Gauthier (Ret) with Mayor Sandy Bowman. Image via Mayor Sandy Bowman (right) Facebook post
Headline: Back to school brings stepped-up patrols in Fort McMurray
S/Sgt. Clayton confirms extra patrols will focus on drop-off and pick-up times FORT McMURRAY, AB. - With all students across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo returning to class Tuesday, Sept. 2, local offic...
Sep 01, 2025
Police seek public's help to find missing woman in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray RCMP seek help finding missing woman FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 36-year-old woman. Rebecca Ann Bird was reported missin...
Sep 01, 2025 Rebecca Bird Missing Person, RCMP Supplied poster
Car show donation covers nine months of supports at Centre of Hope
Acden Show and Shine raises more than $33,000 for Centre of Hope FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The fifth annual Acden Show and Shine has raised more than $33,000 to support people experiencing homelessness in ...
Sep 01, 2025 ACDEN Show and Shine, Facebook image
