Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province Removing Curtailment Restriction on New Oil Wells
New conventional oil wells won’t be restricted by production limits. The Government of Alberta announced on Friday producers can drill the new wells without being restricted by the curtailment t...
Nov 08, 2019
Province Backing Proposed Frontier Oilsands Project
The provincial government is throwing their support behind Teck Resources’ proposed Frontier oilsands project. The GoA announced last week they’re approving the site, which would be locate...
Nov 07, 2019
Researchers Hosting Local Forum To Discuss Horse River Wildfire
Multiple researchers are coming to Fort McMurray to discuss the Horse River wildfire. Seven research teams were received funds shortly after the 2016 fire by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research...
Nov 07, 2019
Syncrude Celebrates Three Billion Barrels With $3M Community Donation
Syncrude is marking its production milestone of three billion barrels by investing more than $3 million into the community. The new investment is part of the oil company’s commitment to building...
Nov 06, 2019
Pride YMM Moves Celebration To First Week Of June 2020
Pride YMM is moving its 2020 celebration to June. Pride celebrations have traditionally been held in August in Fort McMurray, but on Wednesday, the committee decided to move the week to correspond wit...
Nov 06, 2019
Province Cracking Down On Rural Crime
The province is standing up for Rural Albertans – looking to give them a stronger voice in the justice system On Wednesday, the province announced its plan to reduce response times, strengthen p...
Nov 06, 2019
Fort McKay First Nation Invites Premier To Moose Lake Summit In 2020
The Fort McKay First Nation is extending an invite to Premier Jason Kenney regarding the Moose Lake Plan. Last week, FMFN’s Chief Mel Grandjamb wrote a letter to the Premier – inviting him...
Nov 06, 2019
New System Being Developed To Help Youth Access Mental Health Supports
A new strategy is being developed to help youth across Wood Buffalo access mental health supports. Multiple organizations are partnering to create the Integrated Youth Hub Strategy which will help peo...
Nov 06, 2019
SPCA’s Masquerade Ball Raises $18K, Well Short of Previous Years
The Fort McMurray SPCA fell well short of their goal for their annual Masquerade Ball. The event was held in late October and raised around $18,000 for the non-profit. In previous years, the event has...
Nov 06, 2019
Imperial Oil Production Matching Levels From 30 Years Ago
Imperial Oil saw production reach limits not seen in 30-years in the third quarter of 2019. The oil company released their quarterly report last week highlighting an average production of 407,000 barr...
Nov 06, 2019
