Category Archives: News-CFVR
Scott: Next Federal Government Needs To Do More For RMWB
Whoever becomes the next federal government can expect a call early on from the RMWB. Mayor Don Scott is hoping to see the next government become a champion for Wood Buffalo. This includes becoming be...
Harvard Media Oct 10, 2019
Province’s ‘War Room’ Promoting Oilsands Changes Name, Operational By End of Year
The Government of Alberta is one step closer to getting their ‘war room’ up and running. Energy Minister Sonya Savage announced on Wednesday they’ve started the process of creating t...
Harvard Media Oct 10, 2019
Opponents Condemn Recent Acts Of Vandalism At Liberal Campaign Office
A pair of Fort McMurray-Cold Lake candidates are condemning the recent hateful rhetoric directed at the Liberal party’s Maggie Farrington. Last week, Farrington arrived at her downtown campaign ...
Harvard Media Oct 09, 2019
Free Transit Being Provided For Voters On Election Day
The RMWB is providing free transit for voters on election night. The free ridership will be in effect on all routes for the entire day – not just during polling hours. "For many residents, munic...
Harvard Media Oct 09, 2019
RMWB To Conduct Municipal Census For 2020
The RMWB is planning another municipal census for 2020. Following a census that was conducted last year – the municipality found that the population in the region had declined by 10.67 per cent....
Harvard Media Oct 09, 2019
Province Helping Indigenous Groups Invest in Energy Projects
The provincial government is aiming to make it easier for Indigenous groups to invest in energy projects. Premier Jason Kenney introduced Bill 14, the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Act,...
Harvard Media Oct 09, 2019
Municipality Providing $131K For Rogers Hometown Hockey
Wood Buffalo council is setting aside over $131,000 to ensure the community will host Rogers Hometown Hockey. The two-day event will be coming to the community for a second time after it made a stop i...
Harvard Media Oct 09, 2019
Cancer Support Group Being Offered Locally
Cancer survivors and people suffering from the disease are being provided a safe space to share their thoughts. Sisters in Cancer, a new support group, will meet for the first time on Wednesday. It...
Harvard Media Oct 09, 2019
Industry Divestment By Norway Leads To Slight Blow For Canadian Oil Companies
A slight divestment is being made in Canadian Oil companies due to Norway’s public pension fund. The fund, known as KLP (Kommunal Landspensjonskasse), dumped stocks last year that drew more than...
Harvard Media Oct 08, 2019
Council Looking Into Next Steps For Proposed Fort McKay Community Centre
A proposed Fort McKay Community Centre is another step closer to reality. On Tuesday, council heard a presentation regarding a proposed facility – to be used by community members and bridge the ...
Harvard Media Oct 08, 2019