Category Archives: News-CFVR
“Lights At Royal Garden” Coming Back For Another Year
The holiday season will once again feature a unique light show for people across Wood Buffalo. “Lights at Royal Garden” gets underway next week in Thickwood and will include a show every n...
Nov 19, 2019
Update: 51-Year-Old Man Dies in Highway 63 Crash
A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 63 is claiming the life of a 51-year-old Calgary man. On November 15, Wood Buffalo RCMP, along with Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit, received reports of a col...
Nov 19, 2019
Salvation Army Prepared To Take on Marshall House Clients Following Closure
The Salvation Army of Fort McMurray is prepared to take on extra clients once Marshall House closes its doors next year. That’s according to Major Stephen Hibbs who spoke at the Christmas Kettle...
Nov 19, 2019
Husky Basketball Squads Pull Off Weekend Sweep Over NAIT
The Keyano Huskies men’s basketball team have won seven straight games. The Huskies flexed their muscles with a weekend sweep over visiting NAIT – starting with Friday’s 92-67 win, f...
Nov 18, 2019
Controlled Chaos Claims Its Most Successful Campout Ever
A group of dog sledders braved the elements over the weekend to help raise well over $2,000 for a good cause. Team Controlled Chaos was camping out at Heritage Village – collecting donations for...
Nov 18, 2019
Salvation Army Of Fort McMurray Kick Off 2019 Christmas Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army of Fort McMurray has launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. The organization celebrated the kickoff of the campaign on Monday, announcing a goal of $200,000 to help families...
Nov 18, 2019
30th Festival of Trees Raises $650,000 For Local Healthcare
The 30th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees brought the spirit of Christmas to Shell Place. Over the weekend, the Northern Lights Health Foundation held the three-day festival – raising $650,0...
Nov 18, 2019
Premier Kenney Traveling to Texas Promoting Alberta Oil
Premier Jason Kenney is traveling to Texas this week to promote the Alberta oilsands. He’ll be in Houston and Dallas where he plans on speaking with investors and business leaders about reaffirm...
Nov 18, 2019
Communities in Bloom Launching Annual Holiday Programs
You’re getting a chance to recognize homes and businesses aimed at beautifying the community. Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom is launching their annual Nominate your Neighbour and Business Bea...
Nov 18, 2019
Trans Mountain Reaches Agreement with B.C. First Nation
Trans Mountain is agreeing to allow a BC First Nation to be active in the construction of the pipeline expansion project. An agreement was reached on November 4 with Upper Nicola Band allowing them to...
Nov 18, 2019
