Category Archives: News-CFVR
Cenovus Planning On Heavily Reducing GHG Emissions By 2030
Cenovus Energy is planning to reduce its emissions by 30 per cent over the next 10 years. The oil company released its sustainability targets for 2030 on Thursday. They’re focusing on four key a...
Jan 09, 2020
Over $1M Spent Through Chamber of Commerce’s Passport Program
Over $1 million was spent in the community during the 2019 Shop Local Passport Program. The program, put on by the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, encouraged residents to get a ‘passport̵...
Jan 09, 2020
Over $1M Spent Through Chamber of Commerce’s Passport Program
Over $1 million was spent in the community during the 2019 Shop Local Passport Program. The program, put on by the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, encouraged residents to get a ‘passport̵...
Jan 09, 2020
Some Other Solutions Seeing Increase In Need Across Community
Some Other Solutions is continuing to see a big increase in the number of people accessing their services. In 2019, they helped over 3,400 clients through their different programs. The organization di...
Jan 09, 2020
ALERT Arrest Over 240, Lay 1,400 Charges in 2019
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams were quite busy last year. ALERT teams across the province, including in Fort McMurray, laid over 1,400 charges against 241 suspects. "It's a fast-paced, eve...
Jan 09, 2020
Fort McMurray Frustration Felt Through Fair Deal Panel
Fort McMurray has had its say on how Alberta can secure a fair deal within the Federation. On Wednesday, Alberta’s Fair Deal panel was in town to consult locals on what they feel the biggest iss...
Jan 08, 2020
Parsons Creek House Fire Under Control
A house fire in Parsons Creek is now under control. The two-story blaze on Trillium Bay started shortly after 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Regional Emergency Services quickly responded and were able to calm ...
Jan 08, 2020
No Injuries After Emergency Landing At Fort McMurray International Airport
A flight headed to Suncor’s Firebag site had to make an emergency landing. On Tuesday, WestJet charter flight 4012 left Edmonton for the oilsands. While in the air, the pilots reported smoke in ...
Jan 08, 2020
Salvation Army Extending Shelter Hours Due To Recent Cold Snap
The Salvation Army of Fort McMurray is keeping its doors open 24/7 during this cold snap. Wood Buffalo is currently experiencing frigid temperatures with Environment Canada expecting this to last well...
Jan 08, 2020
63 Canadians Killed In Iran Plane Crash
A plane crash in Iran is claiming the lives of 63 Canadians. The Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 crashed on Tuesday, near the Iranian Capital of Tehran, killing 176 passengers. Of the Cana...
Jan 08, 2020
