Category Archives: News-CFVR
Hub Family Centre Closing Downtown Location, Still Operating in Wood Buffalo
The Hub Family Resource Centre is closing its downtown location. The non-profit will continue to operate in Wood Buffalo at their Timberlea spot. The organization has been in the community since 2003 ...
Feb 12, 2020
Council Votes Unanimously To Tackle Rural Homelessness And Housing Stability
A survey and estimate report are giving council better insight into the homelessness situation in our rural communities. Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to begin taking the next steps to address ...
Feb 11, 2020
‘Birchwood For Ben’ Raises $5.7K For Mental Health Programs
One man’s plan to walk the Birchwood Trails is helping raise funds for mental health programs across Wood Buffalo. Julio Florez was able to collect around $5,700 after walking the trails for 12 ...
Feb 11, 2020
‘Birchwood For Ben’ Raises $5.7K For Mental Health Programs
One man’s plan to walk the Birchwood Trails is helping raise funds for mental health programs across Wood Buffalo. Julio Florez was able to collect around $5,700 after walking the trails for 12 ...
Feb 11, 2020
Woman With Ties To Wood Buffalo Named One of Canada’s Most Influential Women
A woman with ties to Fort Chipewyan is being named one of Canada’s most influential women. Teara Fraser, the CEO and Founder of Iskwew Air, was named by Women of Influence as one of the Top 25 w...
Feb 11, 2020
Woman With Ties To Wood Buffalo Named One of Canada’s Most Influential Women
A woman with ties to Fort Chipewyan is being named one of Canada’s most influential women. Teara Fraser, the CEO and Founder of Iskwew Air, was named by Women of Influence as one of the Top 25 w...
Feb 11, 2020
Poor Driving Conditions on Highway 63 Around Grassland
You’re being reminded to be extra careful if you plan on traveling south on Highway 63. Heavy blowing snow, low visibility, and icy conditions are currently making driving difficult around Grass...
Feb 11, 2020
Willow Lake Métis Nation Supporting Proposed Frontier Oilsands Project
Another local Indigenous group is backing Teck Resources’ Frontier project. The Willow Lake Mtis Nation is backing the proposed project which would be located north of Fort McMurray next to Wood...
Feb 11, 2020
Lots Of Optimism In Housing Market Entering 2020
The housing market is kicking off 2020 with a bang. That’s according to the Fort McMurray REALTORS January report, which showed 51 properties sold last month, compared to 27 in 2019. The average...
Feb 10, 2020
Huskies Settle For Split In Battle For North Division
It was a rollercoaster weekend for the Keyano Huskies men’s volleyball squad. The Husky men played host to NAIT Ooks over the weekend – with first place in the ACAC North Division on the l...
Feb 10, 2020
