Category Archives: News-CFVR
Human-Caused Wildfires Rising in Fort McMurray Forest Area
The number of human-caused wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area continues to rise. Since March 1, the start of the wildfire season, there have been 18 fires that have burned 275 hectares. One is...
Jul 30, 2020
Province Introducing New Rules For Oil Companies To Clean Up Wells
Oil companies are being held more responsible to ensure all wells are reclaimed. The government of Alberta announced on Thursday new rules industry must follow to help shrink the growing number of aba...
Jul 30, 2020
Two New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, Province Expanding Asymptomatic Testing
Two new cases of COVID-19 are popping up in the RMWB. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 113 new cases across the province. This raises the provi...
Jul 30, 2020
New FireSmart Contest for Residents in RMWB
FireSmart is coming up with a new way to inspire residents to make their properties safer. A photo contest, which opened Thursday, asks homeowners to submit a photo of themselves completed a FireSmart...
Jul 30, 2020
Province Extending Deadline To Apply For Disaster Relief Funding
The deadline to apply for disaster relief funding is being extended by the provincial government. Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu announced on Wednesday residents impacted by April’s f...
Jul 29, 2020
RMWB Once Again Asking Province To Keep Living Allowance For Childcare Workers
The RMWB is once again trying to get the northern living allowance back for childcare workers. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved sending a letter of support to MLA’s Laila ...
Jul 29, 2020
One More COVID-19 Case in Fort McMurray, Additional Recovery in Rural Areas
One more case of COVID-19 is being discovered in Fort McMurray. The province announced on Wednesday 133 new cases across Alberta. This raises the provincial total to 10,603 with 1,430 currently active...
Jul 29, 2020
RMWB Starting Buyout Conversation With Residents in Draper, Ptarmigan Court, Waterways, and Longboat Landing
The RMWB is starting the dialogue with homeowners in multiple flood-prone areas around buyouts. Wood Buffalo council held a special meeting on Tuesday where they approved having administration start d...
Jul 28, 2020
Local Family Believes They Were Victims of Alleged Hate Crime
A local family is looking for answers after they believe they were the victim of an alleged hate crime. Bradley, who asked for his last name to be left out over concerns of potential retribution, clai...
Jul 28, 2020
Fort McKay Métis Group CEO Facing Sexual Assault Allegations
The CEO of the Fort McKay Mtis Group is temporarily stepping down after allegations of sexual assault. Dwayne Roth has been charged with two counts of sexual assault stemming from an alleged incident ...
Jul 28, 2020
