Category Archives: News-CFVR
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
RMWB Receives Provincial Award For Innovation, Councillor Stroud Recognized
The municipality is receiving a provincial award for their innovation across Wood Buffalo. Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu announced this year’s recipients for the Minister's Awards fo...
Harvard Media Sep 26, 2019
Local School Districts To Honour Residential School Survivors Through “Orange Shirt Day”
The Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Districts will be honouring residential school survivors. “Orange Shirt Day” takes place on Monday – asking students to don orange shirts...
Harvard Media Sep 25, 2019
Nicole Bourque-Bouchier Named To Advisory Committee For Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation
A Fort McMurray business leader has been chosen to be on the ministerial advisory committee for the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation. Nicole Bourque-Bouchier, CEO of the Bouchier Group, is...
Harvard Media Sep 25, 2019