Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province Considering Fair Deal Panel Recommendations on Equalization Referendum, Alberta Police Service
The provincial government will potentially hold a referendum on equalization next year. This was one of 25 recommendations from Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel which were made public on Wednesday. The...
Jun 17, 2020
Landmark Cinemas Set To Reopen in Fort McMurray
Landmark Cinemas is set to open its Fort McMurray location next week. The movie theatre, along with two in Edmonton and three in Calgary, will once again welcome customers on June 26 after being close...
Jun 17, 2020
Fort McMurray Man Sentenced To 2.5 Years, Time Served For Role in 2018 Homicide
A Fort McMurray man is being sentenced for ‘time served’ for his role in a 2018 homicide. Bernard Corrigan was handed a two and a half year sentence on Wednesday for being the getaway driv...
Jun 17, 2020
Four New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, Additional Recovery in Fort McMurray
Four more people in Wood Buffalo have contracted COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wednesday 48 new cases across the province – raising t...
Jun 17, 2020
Local Hockey Player Named To National World Junior Development Camp
Hockey Canada is inviting a Fort McMurray born hockey player to their National Junior Team Summer Development Camp. Goaltender Sebastian Cossa is one of five netminders who will take part in the virtu...
Jun 17, 2020
RCMP Release Details of Thickwood Break and Enter Suspect
Wood Buffalo RCMP are releasing more details about a man suspected of several break and enters in Thickwood. In the morning of June 6, the Mounties received calls that an individual had tried to enter...
Jun 16, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Cases in Fort McMurray, Additional One in Rural Areas
Wood Buffalo is seeing three more cases of COVID-19. The province announced on Tuesday 35 new cases across Alberta – raising the total to 7,482. The new cases in Fort McMurray raises the active ...
Jun 16, 2020
FMPSD Offering Full Online Program For Students in 2020/21 School Year
The Fort McMurray Public School Division is launching an online program for those who don’t return to school over the COVID-19 pandemic. The FMPSD announced on Tuesday parents can now apply for ...
Jun 16, 2020
Eight Week Extension For Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit is being extended. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday an eight week extension for the CERB. The program offers financial support for those whoR...
Jun 16, 2020
Canada, US Border to Remain Closed for Another Month
You won’t be able to visit the United States for at least another month. Canada and the U.S. are working together to stop the spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesd...
Jun 16, 2020
