Category Archives: News-CFVR
Pink Shirt Day Being Celebrated Early in Wood Buffalo
Pink Shirt Day is happening in Wood Buffalo a little early this year. The actual day is next Wednesday, February 26th, but because both the Catholic and Public School Districts will be off for a Teach...
Feb 18, 2020
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Limit Increasing To 40,000 Kg
The load limit is increasing for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road. The municipality announced on Friday that the limit has been increased to 40,000 kg. If you have a vehicle weighing more you’re a...
Feb 16, 2020
Winter Maintenance Zone Program Relaxed For Week
The municipality is relaxing its Winter Maintenance Zone program this week. This means residents can park on their street at all times from February 17-21. However, people are being reminded to look o...
Feb 16, 2020
Former Dunvegan Owner Happy To See Church Takeover Land, Moving Market Garden To Calgary
The former Owner of Dunvegan Gardens is speaking up after their old location found its new owner. Last week, Wood Buffalo council voted unanimously to allow the Tabernacle of Praise Church to take ove...
Feb 15, 2020
Scott: Economy, Delays in Project Approvals Reason For Loss of Jobs
The decrease in jobs across the region is grabbing the attention of Mayor Don Scott. Speaking on Fort McMurray Matters, Scott noted the economy as the main culprit for the drop in positions over the p...
Feb 14, 2020
Province Allowing Fort McKay Métis To Directly Consult on Industry Projects
The Fort McKay Mtis Community Association will now be allowed to consult directly with industry regarding projects around the community. The provincial government announced on Thursday they’ve g...
Feb 14, 2020
What’s Open, What’s Closed Over Family Day Long Weekend
Albertans are getting a long weekend as we celebrate Family Day. Family Day is on Monday, February 17, which means multiple organizations and municipal services will be changing their hours of operati...
Feb 14, 2020
What’s Open, What’s Closed Over Family Day Long Weekend
Albertans are getting a long weekend as we celebrate Family Day. Family Day is on Monday, February 17, which means multiple organizations and municipal services will be changing their hours of operati...
Feb 14, 2020
Girls Inc Name Fifth Nominee For Women Of Inspiration Series
Girls Inc of Northern Alberta is naming their final nominee for their Women of Inspiration series. Caitlyn Downie is the fifth woman being recognized for her work in the community joining Michelle Far...
Feb 13, 2020
Cenovus Posts Net Earnings of $113M in Fourth Quarter of 2019
Cenovus Energy was able to post a profit in the last three months of 2019. The oil company released their fourth-quarter report on Wednesday highlighting net earnings of $113 million. This is up from ...
Feb 13, 2020
