Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province Providing $100M In Attempt To Reduce Orphan Wells, Create Around 500 Jobs
The provincial government is providing a loan to the Orphan Well Association. The GoA announced on Monday they were giving the organization $100 million in an attempt to reduce the number of vacant we...
Mar 02, 2020
Public and Catholic School Divisions Express Concerns and Optimism Over Provincial Budget
The Fort McMurray Catholic and public school divisions are reviewing the provincial budget to see what funding will look like moving forward. The GoA released its budget on Thursday highlighting poten...
Mar 02, 2020
Work at Willow Square, NLRHC Only Local Projects Getting Funds Through Provincial Budget
Two infrastructure projects in Fort McMurray are getting funds through the provincial government’s budget. The GoA released its budget on Thursday highlighting their plan to create jobs and cont...
Feb 28, 2020
Auspice: Oilsands Have Positive Future Despite Teck Decision
The decision by Teck Resources to withdraw its Frontier application isn’t a sign of bad times to come for the oilsands. That’s according to Tim Pickering, CIO of Auspice Capital, who belie...
Feb 28, 2020
Badminton Olympic Qualifier Being Held in Fort McMurray
An international badminton tournament is coming to Wood Buffalo. Badminton Canada will be hosting the YONEX Canadian International Challenge 2020 at MacDonald Island Park from March 31 to April 5. Pla...
Feb 28, 2020
Province Granted Time To Review Prosper’s Rigel Project, Fort McKay First Nation Pleased With Court’s Decision
The Alberta Court of Appeal is giving the provincial government time to review Prosper Petroleum’s Rigel project. The GoA was granted a stay of order on Wednesday after Alberta’s Court of ...
Feb 27, 2020
Province Granted Time To Review Prosper’s Rigel Project, Fort McKay First Nation Pleased With Court’s Decision
The Alberta Court of Appeal is giving the provincial government time to review Prosper Petroleum’s Rigel project. The GoA was granted a stay of order on Wednesday after Alberta’s Court of ...
Feb 27, 2020
Environment Canada Issues Freezing Rain Warning For RMWB
You’ll want to be extra careful on the roads tonight and tomorrow. Environment Canada is issuing a freezing rain warning for the RMWB. Showers are expected to hit the region Thursday evening and...
Feb 27, 2020
Six Métis Communities Forming Alberta Métis Federation, Planning To Leave Métis Nation of Alberta Association
Six Mtis communities are planning to separate from the Mtis Nation of Alberta Association and form their own coalition. The Fort McKay Mtis Nation, the Willow Lake Mtis Nation, the Chard Mtis Communit...
Feb 27, 2020
Intl Writing Festival Bringing Notable Authors To Wood Buffalo
A number of well-known writers are coming to Wood Buffalo for an international festival. The event, called Western Perceptions,” will take place next month and will give readers a chance to meet...
Feb 27, 2020
