Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province Providing Additional Financial Assistance For People, Businesses Affected By COVID-19
The government of Alberta is providing financial assistance to people affected by COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Wednesday new measures to help residents and small business owners. Some o...
Mar 18, 2020
‘Do Not Panic, Stay Calm’ Municipality Well Prepared To Combat COVID-19: Mayor Scott
The RMWB is well prepared to deal with COVID-19. That’s according to Mayor Don Scott who spoke to reporters on Wednesday highlighting measures and steps being taken against the virus. He says Wo...
Mar 18, 2020
‘Do Not Panic, Stay Calm’ Municipality Well Prepared To Combat COVID-19: Mayor Scott
The RMWB is well prepared to deal with COVID-19. That’s according to Mayor Don Scott who spoke to reporters on Wednesday highlighting measures and steps being taken against the virus. He says Wo...
Mar 18, 2020
Federal Government Temporarily Closing Border, Providing $82B Economic Aid Package
Canada and the U.S. are reaching a mutual agreement to temporarily close the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday that non-essential travel will be restricted from entering bot...
Mar 18, 2020
23 New COVID-19 Cases in Province, Two in North Zone
There are 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the new cases on Tuesday which brings the province’s total to 97. Two...
Mar 17, 2020
Red Cross Warning Canadians About Face Mask Scam
The Canadian Red Cross is warning residents about a scam involving face masks. Multiple people across the country have received messages through text, email, and social media about receiving these mas...
Mar 17, 2020
Food Bank, CMHA, Waypoints Still Helping Public At This Time
Multiple non-profits across Wood Buffalo are continuing to operate despite concerns regarding COVID-19. The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is still open for people in need of their services. Due to a decrease...
Mar 17, 2020
Province Declaring State of Public Health Emergency, Additional Measures Being Taken Against COVID-19
The government of Alberta is declaring a state of public health emergency over COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday additional measures to help prevent the spread of the virus. This inc...
Mar 17, 2020
RCMP Investigating Timberlea Shooting, Three Injured in Incident
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a shooting in Timberlea. On March 15, around 6:30 a.m., the police were called to an apartment complex on Lougheed Drive after reports of shots fired inside the bui...
Mar 16, 2020
RMWB Closing All Municipal Offices, Key Services To Continue Being Provided
The RMWB is closing all municipal offices to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Residents can still access online services, while essential services will continue to be provided. “At this ...
Mar 16, 2020
