Category Archives: News-CFVR

Electric Dirt Bike Rider Wanted After Near Miss in Fort McMurray
Electric Dirt Bike Rider Wanted After Near Miss in Fort McMurray RCMP say off-highway vehicle use continues to pose dangers in city's urban areas FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are investiga...
Jon Tupper Jun 24, 2025 RCMP Provide surveillance images

Fort McMurray Walk Brings Hope to Canadians Facing Brain Tumours
Fort McMurray joins national walk to support brain tumour research and patients Fort McMurray, AB. - Residents of Fort McMurray will lace up their shoes this Saturday for a cause that touches thousand...
Jon Tupper Jun 24, 2025 ImageSupply / Depositphotos.com

Thickwood Boulevard to close for water main replacement through Canada Day weekend
Commuters advised to plan alternate routes during utilities upgrade FORT McMURRAY, AB - Drivers in Fort McMurray's Thickwood neighbourhood will face significant traffic disruptions next week as the mu...
Jon Tupper Jun 23, 2025 Thickwood Sewer Upgrade Plan, RMWB image

McCallum, former minister and envoy to China in turbulent times, dead at 75
Former cabinet minister and ambassador John McCallum dies at 75 OTTAWA - Canada is mourning the loss of longtime Liberal cabinet minister and former ambassador to China John McCallum, who died Saturda...
Jon Tupper Jun 23, 2025 Wekimedia Commons CC License. Original by US Dept Homeland Security.

Ninth annual Wood Buffalo Pride set for Saturday at Heritage Shipyard
Wood Buffalo Pride returns with ninth annual festival at Heritage Shipyard FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo Pride is set to host its ninth annual Pride Festival this weekend, celebrating the theme of...
Jon Tupper Jun 23, 2025 Ninth Annual Pride Fest

World braces for Iranian response after U.S. strikes nuclear sites
Former Deputy Premier calls for Canadian energy strategy as oil markets react cautiously to rising tensions The world is watching closely after the United States bombed suspected nuclear sites in Iran...
Jon Tupper Jun 22, 2025 tanitost / Depositphotos.com

Westwood High's Humberly Gonzalez Lights Up Netflix Screen in The Waterfront
From Westwood to Netflix screens, Humberly Gonzalez brings hometown pride to a gripping new drama. A new Netflix series with a Fort McMurray connection is drawing attention from fans and locals alike....
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2025 Humberly Gonzalez publicity photo via Instagram

Government Policy Threatens Children's Safety, Say Teachers and Doctors
Alberta teachers warn paid COVID vaccines will endanger schools and public health EDMONTON - The Alberta Teachers' Association is calling on the provincial government to reverse its decision to end fr...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2025 SSilver / Depositphotos.com

Officials Warn of Wildfire Risk, Ask Public to Help Prevent New Starts
Extreme fire danger returns to Fort McMurray Forest Area as weekend approaches FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Alberta Wildfire is warning that extreme fire danger has returned to the Fort McMurray Forest Area h...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2025 Valentyn_Volkov / Depositphotos.com

Fort McMurray Gears Up for a Fun-Filled Canada Day Weekend
Canada Day celebrations return to Fort McMurray with music, parade, and fireworks FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Fort McMurray is gearing up for a full weekend of Canada Day celebrations, with events taking pla...
Jon Tupper Jun 19, 2025 OksAks / Depositphotos.com
