Category Archives: News-CFVR
Two More Recover From COVID-19 in Wood Buffalo
Two more people in Wood Buffalo have recovered from COVID-19. The provincial government’s case location map was updated on Friday for the first time in three days after a power outage at the tes...
Apr 17, 2020
CUPE Claiming Keyano College Living Allowance Being Cancelled
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is claiming provincial cuts are forcing Keyano College to scrap the northern living allowance. The allowance was introduced as a way to encourage more people to ...
Apr 17, 2020
Local Peace Officers Respond To 26 COVID-19 Incidents
Peace officers across Wood Buffalo have responded to 26 incidents of people failing to follow measures against COVID-19. Each incident took place between March 14 and April 13 and was resolved with a ...
Apr 17, 2020
Contest Open to Design The 2022 Arctic Winter Games Mascot
The 2022 Arctic Winter Games are on the hunt for their next mascot. Until May 15, kids from ages 5 to 12 are invited to submit their ideas to the ‘Design The Mascot’ contest by the RMWB Ho...
Apr 17, 2020
Feds Providing $1.7B For Energy Sector, Expected To Create Around 5,200 Jobs in Alberta
The federal government is providing $1.7 billion to help create jobs in the energy sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the funding on Friday which will be used...
Apr 17, 2020
Higher Local Gas Prices Result of Lower Demand, Longer Travel Distance
Lower demand and longer distancing are the main reasons for higher gas prices in Fort McMurray compared to other communities. The RMWB held a virtual town meeting on Thursday where they answered quest...
Apr 16, 2020
“Our Commitment Is To Our People” Layoffs Last Resort For Suncor Energy
Suncor Energy is ensuring its employees that layoffs are far from the top of mind at this moment. The oil company has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and current economic state. They recently r...
Apr 16, 2020
“Our Commitment Is To Our People” Layoffs Last Resort For Suncor Energy
Suncor Energy is ensuring its employees that layoffs are far from the top of mind at this moment. The oil company has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and current economic state. They recently r...
Apr 16, 2020
UPDATE: 12 Imperial Oil Kearl Lake Employees Test Positive For COVID-19
Twelve individuals employed at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake have tested positive for COVID-19. The oil company released a statement on Thursday noting two are in quarantine at the site, while the o...
Apr 16, 2020
Federal Government Expanding Supports For Small Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
Small businesses across the country are getting additional supports to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government announced on Thursday they were expanding its Canada Emergency Bus...
Apr 16, 2020
