Category Archives: News-CFVR
Trans Mountain Price Tag Rising to $12.6B
The price tag for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is rising. The company announced on Friday the project is now expected to cost around $12.6 billion. Trans Mountain says the increase is...
Feb 10, 2020
Winter Maintenance Zone Program Active In Subzone 4
The RMWB is activating one subzone this week as part of its Winter Maintenance Zone Program. People living in area 4 won’t be able to park on their street for one day from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. ...
Feb 10, 2020
Province Rejecting Federal ‘Aid Package,’ Wants Frontier Project Approved
The provincial government is once again calling on the government of Canada to approve Teck Resources’ Frontier oilsands project. Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon me...
Feb 07, 2020
Province Rejecting Federal ‘Aid Package,’ Wants Frontier Project Approved
The provincial government is once again calling on the government of Canada to approve Teck Resources’ Frontier oilsands project. Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon me...
Feb 07, 2020
Midwifery Services Now Offered At Northern Lights Regional Health Centre
Soon-to-be-mothers will now have a choice about how they want to deliver their baby. Full midwifery services are now available at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. Earlier this week, Debbie ...
Feb 07, 2020
Fort McMurray #468 First Nation Endorsing Frontier Oilsands Project
Teck Resources’ Frontier Project is receiving support from another local Indigenous group. The Fort McMurray #468 First Nation is backing the project following in the footsteps of the McMurray M...
Feb 07, 2020
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Limit Increasing To 20,000 Kg
The load limit is increasing for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road. The municipality announced on Friday that the limit has been increased to 20,000 kg. If you have a vehicle weighing more you’re a...
Feb 07, 2020
Region Loses Around 1,100 Jobs in January, Seventh Straight Month With Loss in Job Numbers
The region is continuing to see a drop in the number of jobs. According to Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey, Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake lost around 1,100 positions in January. This is the se...
Feb 07, 2020
No Injures In Beacon Hill House Fire
No one was injured in a house fire in Beacon Hill. Regional Emergency Services were called to Beaverlodge Close on Thursday morning. Shortly after arriving, RES was able to secure the area and get the...
Feb 06, 2020
Fort McMurray Included In LGBTQ+ Documentary Series
A documentary series focused on the LGBTQ+ community in smaller towns is including a section about Fort McMurray. Three residents were featured in an episode of ‘Small Town Queer’ where th...
Feb 06, 2020
