Category Archives: News-CFVR
Snowbirds to Fly Over Fort McMurray for Operation Inspiration Tour
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to fly over Fort McMurray Friday Morning. The flight is part of their Operation INSPIRATION where they thank Canadians for staying home and doing their part to he...
May 14, 2020
Canada Post Setting Up Temporary Facility After Flood, Starting More Deliveries to Impacted Areas
A temporary Canada Post facility is being set up to replace the ones affected by the flood. Residents who had mail boxes at 101-19 Reidel Street, Clearwater Sobeys and River City Shoppers Drug Mart wi...
May 14, 2020
Province Moving Forward With Stage One Of Restarting The Economy
Stage One of the province’s plan to restart the economy is moving forward as planned. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Wednesday certain businesses and services would be allowed to reopen start...
May 13, 2020
Five COVID-19 Cases Linked To CNRL’s Horizon Work Camp, Two Additional Recoveries in Fort McMurray
An outbreak of COVID-19 is being declared at Canadian Natural Resources’ Horizon work camp north of Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wedn...
May 13, 2020
Five COVID-19 Cases Linked To CNRL’s Horizon Work Camp, Two Additional Recoveries in Fort McMurray
An outbreak of COVID-19 is being declared at Canadian Natural Resources’ Horizon work camp north of Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wedn...
May 13, 2020
Province Fixing Potholes on Highway 63, Repaving Section of Road
Potholes on Highway 63 are set to be repared during this construction season. The provincial government is providing $60 million to fix these craters across Alberta and MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buff...
May 13, 2020
Sustainival Canceling Stop in Fort McMurray Due To COVID-19
The world’s first green carnival won’t be returning to Fort McMurray in 2020. Sustainival is canceling its stops in Fort McMurray and Edmonton this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ̶...
May 13, 2020
RMWB Lowering Water Bills For Households Impacted By Boil Water Advisory
The RMWB is lowering water bills for those under the boil water advisory. Wood Buffalo council approved the reduction at their meeting on Tuesday, which is expected to cost the municipality $2.4 milli...
May 13, 2020
GoA Providing Additional Mental Health Supports For People Impacted By Flood
Additional mental health supports for residents who have been affected by the flooding are on the way. The provincial government announced on Monday is providing $500,000 to Alberta Health Services to...
May 13, 2020
RMWB Reducing Property Taxes For Households and Businesses
The RMWB is lowering propery taxes for the average household and business across the RMWB. Wood Buffalo council approved the decrease on Tuesday. Those living in Fort McMurray will pay, on average, 13...
May 12, 2020
