Category Archives: News-CFVR
Inaugural ‘Momentum 2019’ Incites Excitement In RMWB’s Economic Future
Hundreds of business and community leaders gathered at Shell Place to discuss the potential economic brand of the region. The Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation held its inaugural Momentum ...
Dec 03, 2019
Fort McKay Metis React To Alberta Court Lawsuit Dismissal Against MNA
The rift between the Metis Nation of Alberta and the Fort McKay Metis Community Association has hit a peak. A lawsuit filed last week by the Fort McKay Metis Community Association against the Metis Na...
Dec 03, 2019
Arts Council Wood Buffalo Receives Big Financial Boost From Municipality
The Arts Council Wood Buffalo is seeing a big boost of support from the municipality. Wood Buffalo council approved allocating $651,000 to the organization through the 2020 Municipal Budget. This is a...
Dec 03, 2019
UPDATE: Annual Syncrude Food Drive Raises Over $300K, 72,000 Pounds of Food
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank was able to exceed their goal for the 2019 Syncrude Food Drive. Over the weekend, volunteers were stationed at various stores across Wood Buffalo collecting donations. After...
Dec 03, 2019
Court Sets Nine Year Starting Point For Fentanyl Cases, Sentence Increased For Fort McMurray Trafficker
People found guilty of trafficking fentanyl will now serve at least nine years behind bars. The Alberta Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the new starting point after reviewing two cases from lower c...
Dec 03, 2019
Weekend Sweeps Send Keyano Basketball Teams Into Break On Winning Note
The Keyano Huskies men’s basketball team ride into their holiday break on an 11-game win streak. The Huskies pulled off another weekend sweep, topping Kings University on Friday 74-65 before bes...
Dec 02, 2019
Residents Voice Concerns Over Keyano’s Approved Art Gallery
Not everyone is thrilled with the RMWB’s decision to help fund an art gallery at Keyano College. Last week, Wood Buffalo council approved a $16.8 million capital grant for the college to move fo...
Dec 02, 2019
Westwood YMCA Receives Funds Through Municipal Budget To Maintain Facility
The Westwood YMCA is receiving funds from the municipality to help improve the facility. Wood Buffalo council approved sending $605,000 to the organization as part of the 2020 Municipal Budget. The YM...
Dec 02, 2019
“Historic” Oilsands Investment Benefiting First Nations Groups Two Years Later
Suncor Energy is recognizing a ‘landmark agreement’ they made with two First Nations Groups two years ago. Back on November 22, 2017, the oil company announced that the Fort McKay First Na...
Dec 02, 2019
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Potentially Set To Open in Coming Weeks
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is getting close to opening for the season. The municipality says the road is tentatively scheduled to open on December 15. This all depends on the weather and if crews ...
Dec 02, 2019
