Category Archives: News-CFVR
COVID-19 Outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake Declared Over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake, north of Fort McMurray, is officially over. In an email sent to Mix News, a spokesperson for Alberta Health Services says they declared the ou...
Jun 15, 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake Declared Over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake, north of Fort McMurray, is officially over. In an email sent to Mix News, a spokesperson for Alberta Health Services says they declared the ou...
Jun 15, 2020
One New COVID-19 Case in Fort McMurray, Additional Case in Rural Areas
Two more cases of COVID-19 are popping up in Wood Buffalo. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday 20 new cases across the province. This puts the provi...
Jun 15, 2020
Mass Testing, Community Lockdown Help Janvier Avoid COVID-19 Outbreak
A community lockdown and mass testing are being credited for stopping a potential COVID-19 outbreak in Janvier. Back in May, a member of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation tested positive for the viru...
Jun 15, 2020
Feds Extending Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The federal government is looking to extend the Canada Emergency Response Benefit for those who still don’t have income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on M...
Jun 15, 2020
Over 100 Children Receiving Bikes Through Annual Program
Over 100 children with special needs are getting fitted for bicycles in the region. ‘You Can Ride 2’ is a program that started in 2012 in Edmonton and was brought to Fort McMurray three ye...
Jun 15, 2020
One New Case of COVID-19 in Wood Buffalo, Seven Active in Region
One new case of COVID-19 is popping up in Wood Buffalo over the past 24-hours. The province announced on Sunday 50 new cases across Alberta - raising the total to 7,433. The are six active cases in Fo...
Jun 14, 2020
Pride Flag Raised in Wood Buffalo for Pride Week
The Pride Flag was raised at the municipal buildings this morning and will stay up for a week. This is the second year Wood Buffalo has flown the flag. The event included a proclamation from Mayor Don...
Jun 13, 2020
Four New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, Six Cases Active in Fort McMurray
Four new cases of COVID-19 are popping up in Wood Buffalo over the past 24-hours. The province announced on Saturday 37 new cases across Alberta - raising the total to 7,383. The are now six active ca...
Jun 13, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, Two Cases Active in Fort McMurray
No new cases of COVID-19 are popping up in Wood Buffalo over the past 24-hours. The province announced on Friday 30 new cases across Alberta - raising the total to 7,346. Two cases remain active in Fo...
Jun 12, 2020
