Category Archives: News-CFVR
Keyano College Eliminates 19 Positions, Future Layoffs A Possibility
Keyano College is laying off 19 staff and eliminating its carpentry program. The post-secondary school announced the changes to their staff on February 21 through a letter from President and CEO Trent...
Mar 04, 2020
RCMP Looking For Suspect After Two Armed Robberies
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating two armed robberies in downtown Fort McMurray. On February 28, the Mounties were called to the intersection of Morrison Street and Franklin Avenue. Around 5:30 p.m....
Mar 04, 2020
Wildfire Season Gets Underway Across Alberta
Make sure to be extra careful when traveling through the forest across Wood Buffalo. Despite their still being snow on the ground, Alberta’s wildfire season officially got underway on Sunday. La...
Mar 04, 2020
RCMP Looking For Stolen Trailer From Highway Wide Load Area
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a trailer that was stolen south of Fort McMurray. Between February 14 and 24, a 2005 Aspen Scissor Neck trailer was taken from the wide...
Mar 04, 2020
A Wood Buffalo Provincial Park Among 20 Full and Partial Closures Across Alberta
A provincial park south of Fort McMurray is being permanently closed. The government of Alberta announced on Tuesday they were fully or partially closing 20 parks and recreational areas across the pro...
Mar 03, 2020
RCMP Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect
Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery. Around 4 p.m. on February 29, a man entered a business in Thickwood and demanded cash, threa...
Mar 03, 2020
Multiple Groups Looking To Find Solution To Condo Insurance Increase
Multiple organizations are looking to find a solution to the rising cost of condo insurance across the province. Condo boards across the community have been forced to pay more for less coverage since ...
Mar 03, 2020
Local Man Raises $6K For Waypoints By Walking Across Sahara Desert
Waypoints is receiving over $6,000 from a local man after walking across the Sahara Desert. Julio Florez was one 120 Canadians who traveled to Morocco as part of the Royal Lepage Shelter Foundation. E...
Mar 03, 2020
Coronavirus Risk Remains Low in Alberta, Chances High It Will Come To Province
The risk of coronavirus across the province continues to remain low. That’s according to Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, who notes there are still no cases of...
Mar 02, 2020
Federal Agency Looking For Public Input on Proposed Suncor Extension Project
You’re getting a chance to share your thoughts on a proposed project north of Fort McMurray. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is looking for public and Indigenous feedback on Suncor Energy...
Mar 02, 2020
