Category Archives: News-CFVR
RES Starting Controlled Burns In Waterways Area
Controlled burns are taking place in the Waterways area. Regional Emergency Services will be clearing up potential fuel for wildfires which has been accumulating over the winter. Residents may see smo...
Feb 26, 2020
Federal Minister of Natural Resources Talks Teck, Supporting Region During Wood Buffalo Visit
The Federal Minister of Natural Resources paid a visit to Wood Buffalo on Wednesday. Seamus O’Regan met with members of Wood Buffalo council where they discussed the needs of the region moving f...
Feb 26, 2020
Council Recommending Province Review Taxation Incentives For Businesses Who Employ Outside of Alberta
A request is being sent to the provincial government to review taxation benefits to industry and businesses who employ from outside of Alberta. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved ...
Feb 25, 2020
Local Métis, First Nation Leaders React To Teck’s Decision Regarding Frontier Project
Teck Resources’ decision to withdraw its Frontier application isn’t sitting too well with multiple local Indigenous groups. The oil company announced on Sunday they were moving away from t...
Feb 25, 2020
Local Métis, First Nation Leaders React To Teck’s Decision Regarding Frontier Project
Teck Resources’ decision to withdraw its Frontier application isn’t sitting too well with multiple local Indigenous groups. The oil company announced on Sunday they were moving away from t...
Feb 25, 2020
Local Musher Finishes Third in Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race
A local musher is back home after competing in the 2020 Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. Christina Traverse, owner of Mush McMurray, and her 12 dog team came in third earlier this month as they neede...
Feb 25, 2020
‘A Kick To The Groin’ Disappointment Over Teck’s Decision To Withdraw Frontier Application
Mayor Don Scott is calling Teck Resources’ decision to withdraw its application for its Frontier project a ‘gut-punch’ to the region. The oil company announced Sunday evening they we...
Feb 24, 2020
‘A Kick To The Groin’ Disappointment Over Teck’s Decision To Withdraw Frontier Application
Mayor Don Scott is calling Teck Resources’ decision to withdraw its application for its Frontier project a ‘gut-punch’ to the region. The oil company announced Sunday evening they we...
Feb 24, 2020
Alberta Appeal Court Rules in Favour of Province Over Federal Carbon Tax
The Alberta Court of Appeal is ruling in favour of the province against the federal government’s federal carbon tax. In a 4-1 vote, they concluded the legislation is unconstitutional and interfe...
Feb 24, 2020
Construction Set To Start on Waypoints’ Child And Youth Advocacy Centre
Wood Buffalo is close to getting its first Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Waypoints is set to renovate their old Unity House downtown with construction expected to start this week and finish sometim...
Feb 24, 2020
