Category Archives: News-CFVR
Former NHL Stars Coming To Fort McMurray
Two former NHL players are coming to Fort McMurray to reminisce about their time on the ice. Doug Gilmour and Shayne Corson will be taking part in Keyano College’s Rivalry Dinner where the two w...
Jan 28, 2020
“It’s Time” Kenney Wanting Approval of Frontier Oilsands
Premier Jason Kenney is calling on the federal government to approve Teck Resources’ Frontier project. The Government of Canada is currently reviewing the project which would be located north of...
Jan 28, 2020
“It’s Time” Kenney Wanting Approval of Frontier Oilsands
Premier Jason Kenney is calling on the federal government to approve Teck Resources’ Frontier project. The Government of Canada is currently reviewing the project which would be located north of...
Jan 28, 2020
RCMP Hand Out Several Distracted Driving Charges on Highway 63
You’re being reminded to drive with extra caution on Highway 63 through Grassland. Boyle RCMP spent a day last week watching over the community’s school zone which is off the highway. In j...
Jan 28, 2020
ATV Riders Traveling To Yellowknife In Attempt To Raise Funds For Soup Kitchen
Two men will be driving from Fort McMurray to Yellowknife looking to raise funds for the NorthLife Fellowship Baptist Church. Ken Krahn and Hans Zundel will be riding their ATV’s as part of thei...
Jan 27, 2020
Province Stating Risk of Coronavirus Low Across Alberta
No additional measures are being taken by the province against the novel coronavirus at this time. Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw met with reporters on Thursday where she ...
Jan 27, 2020
World Hijab Day Once Again Being Celebrated in Wood Buffalo
World Hijab Day is once again being celebrated in Fort McMurray. Women from across the community can take part in the event by trying on the Islamic headscarf. President and Co-Founder of World Hijab ...
Jan 27, 2020
Janvier Water Treatment Plant Cleanup Expected To Take Several Days
The municipality is working to get the Janvier Water Treatment Plant back up and running after a chemical mixup at the facility. Chemicals were accidentally transferred into the plant on Friday, impac...
Jan 27, 2020
Council Set To Discuss Possible Funding For Rotary Club, Supporting Calls To Action To The Federal Government
Wood Buffalo council meets this week where they’ll discuss providing funds to the Rotary Club of Fort McMurray. The organization is seeking $3 million to help complete its 18-hole golf course So...
Jan 26, 2020
Municipality Owed $19M In Unpaid Property Taxes From Four Oil Companies
The municipality is owed over $19 million in unpaid property taxes and penalties from four oil and gas companies. In an email statement, the RMWB says two of the companies are unable to pay their debt...
Jan 25, 2020
