Category Archives: News-CFVR
Schools To Remain Open Across Province, GoA Introducing Employment Safety Measures
Schools and daycares across the province will remain open despite concerns regarding the coronavirus. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, met with reporters on Friday w...
Mar 13, 2020
CMHA Providing Mental Health Tips For Coronavirus Concerns
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo is providing some tips for residents who may be concerned with the coronavirus. Anxiety has been on the rise since the virus made its way to Albe...
Mar 13, 2020
‘Aggressive Steps’ Being Taken in Wood Buffalo To Combat COVID-19
Additional steps are being taken by the municipality and local organizations to combat any potential spread of the coronavirus. The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo is shutting down the...
Mar 13, 2020
‘Aggressive Steps’ Being Taken in Wood Buffalo To Combat COVID-19
Additional steps are being taken by the municipality and local organizations to combat any potential spread of the coronavirus. The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo is shutting down the...
Mar 13, 2020
WB Food Bank Struggling To Fill Hampers
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is struggling to fully fill their hampers. Donations are down and the non-profit is having trouble finding dairy and meat as stores across the community are sold out. Reside...
Mar 13, 2020
Events Cancelled and Postponed Across Community Due To Coronavirus
Multiple events in the community are being postponed or cancelled in an effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced yesterda...
Mar 13, 2020
Fort McMurray Woman Among Four Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Found in Leduc
A 31-year-old Fort McMurray woman is being charged by Leduc RCMP after being an occupant in a stolen vehicle. On March 10, around 9:20 a.m., an officer discovered an unmarked truck and determined it w...
Mar 12, 2020
Province Requesting Large Gatherings, Intl Events Be Cancelled Over Concerns With COVID-19
The government of Alberta is calling on all large public gatherings and international events to be cancelled due to concerns regarding the coronavirus. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Offic...
Mar 12, 2020
Municipality Looking At Bigger Early Payment Option For Parking Tickets
The municipality is looking into an early payment discount for parking tickets. Wood Buffalo council approved comparing our local measures to other standards across the province. Drivers who receive a...
Mar 12, 2020
RCMP Searching For Janvier Man Facing Several Charges
Wood Buffalo RCMP are looking for a 35-year-old Janvier man wanted on several outstanding charges. Conan Antoine Janvier is charged with assault, assault with a weapon, flight from a peace officer, ut...
Mar 12, 2020
