Category Archives: News-CFVR
Barons Stop The Bleeding With Split Weekend At AJHL Showcase
The Fort McMurray Oil Barons have snapped a five-game losing skid. The Barons took part in the AJHL showcase this weekend – falling to Brooks in a shootout by a score of 3-2 on Friday, before re...
Harvard Media Sep 30, 2019
Five Community Groups And Organizations Receive Funding From Wood Buffalo Community Foundation
The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation is giving away $200,000 through their 2019 grant funding. There are five community groups and charities who were selected – following an application process...
Harvard Media Sep 30, 2019
2nd Annual Hospital Bed Races Raise $48,000
The 2nd annual Hospital Bed Races raised around $48,000 for the Northern Lights Health Foundation. On Saturday, around 300 people were at the Snye to take in the event – which featured 12 partic...
Harvard Media Sep 30, 2019
Wood Buffalo Receives Bronze Rating From Communities in Bloom
The RMWB is receiving a bronze rating from Communities in Bloom. CIB is a non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community...
Harvard Media Sep 30, 2019
YMM Airport Receives International Award For Customer Service
The Fort McMurray International Airport is being named one of Canada’s best for customer service. They received the Airport Service Quality Award earlier this month at the Airports Council Inter...
Harvard Media Sep 30, 2019
Grande Prairie Man Sentenced To Two Years For Fatal Highway 63 Crash
A 34-year-old Grande Prairie Man is being sentenced to two years after a fatal collision on Highway 63. Tyrel Burton was sentenced on Friday after pleading guilty earlier this year to two counts of da...
Harvard Media Sep 27, 2019
Incumbent David Yurdiga Seeking Re-Election
Fort McMurray’s recent Member of Parliament is aiming for a second straight term. Conservative David Yurdiga is looking to remain the MP for Fort McMurray – Cold Lake and help the region&#...
Harvard Media Sep 27, 2019
Safe Method For Transporting Crude Developed by Alberta Company
A new way of transporting bitumen has passed a big hurdle. Melius Energy has developed a new shipping method, called BitCrude, that turns crude into a semi-solid material that is non-flammable, floats...
Harvard Media Sep 27, 2019
Green Party Announces Candidate For Federal Election
The Green Party is bringing back a familiar face to run in the riding of Fort McMurray-Cold Lake. Lac La Biche resident and music teacher Brian Deheer will be running for the party for a sixth time. H...
Harvard Media Sep 27, 2019
Oil Sector Remains Top Salary Earner Across Country
The oil and gas sector continues to earn the highest wage among all sectors across Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the average weekly salary for employees in July was over $2,054. The utilitie...
Harvard Media Sep 26, 2019