Category Archives: News-CFVR
Two New COVID-19 Cases in Rural Areas
Two new cases of COVID-19 are being found in the rural areas. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 141 new cases across the province. This raises th...
Jul 21, 2020
Fort McMurray Man Charged With Stunting in Nova Scotia
A 43-year-old Fort McMurray man is being charged for stunting in Nova Scotia. On Sunday, an off-duty police officer reported two cars driving extremely fast on a Highway near Monastery. An RCMP office...
Jul 21, 2020
Wood Buffalo Housing Receives Grant To Create 30 Affordable Housing Units
Wood Buffalo Housing is receiving a grant to create 30 affordable furnished units across the region. The organization announced on Monday they would be receiving funds from the Alberta Real Estate Fou...
Jul 21, 2020
Mixed Reactions For Buyouts At Flood Mitigation Townhall
Buyouts were top of mind at the RMWB’s townhall focusing on flood mitigation. Residents were given the chance on Monday to ask questions and share their opinion on how the municipality should pr...
Jul 20, 2020
No Active COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray, Just One in Rural Areas
There are no active cases of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray. The province announced 368 new cases over the past three days. This raises the provincial total to 9,587 with 1,109 currently active. Fort McMur...
Jul 20, 2020
Vista Ridge Hoping To Open 12-Hole Golf Course in August
Another golf course is planning to open in Fort McMurray next month. Vista Ridge is opening a 12-hole golf course aimed at providing a space for families and those trying to learn the sport. General M...
Jul 20, 2020
Chard Métis Buying Land Around Janvier To Create Affordable Housing Units
The Chard Mtis in Janvier are buying land to help combat the hamlet’s homeless problem. Wood Buffalo council approved selling five lots last week to allow the community to move forward with crea...
Jul 20, 2020
RMWB Holding Flood Mitigation Townhall on Monday Night
You’re getting an opportunity to voice your thoughts on how the municipality should proceed with flood mitigation. The RMWB is holding a townhall on Monday giving residents an opportunity to spe...
Jul 20, 2020
Investigation Continues For Jasper Icefield Crash That Killed Three Individuals
An investigation is underway after an Ice Explorer rolled over in the Columbia Icefield around Jasper. On Saturday, around 1 p.m., one of the vehicles tipped over killing three individuals and leaving...
Jul 20, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, 105 Across Alberta
There are no new cases of COVID-19 in the RMWB over the past 24 hours. The province announced on Friday 105 new cases across the province. This raises the total to 9,219 with 859 currently active. The...
Jul 17, 2020
