Category Archives: News-CFVR
24-Hour Handlebar Hockey Game Returns For Third Year
Hockey players will be going at it for 24 hours all to erase the stigma surrounding men’s health. The 3rd Annual ‘Handlebar Hockey’ game takes place this week – looking to rais...
Nov 17, 2019
Imperial Delays Aspen Project North Of Fort McMurray
The provincial curtailment on the industry is causing Imperial Oil to delay one of its projects in the RMWB. Last week, the oil company held its Investor Day in Toronto – where they detailed an ...
Nov 17, 2019
Police Investigate Multiple Crashes At Same Location
A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 63 is being investigated by Wood Buffalo RCMP. On Friday evening, around 6:20 p.m., police received reports of semi-tractors stuck in the ditch and blocking the so...
Nov 16, 2019
McMurray Métis Recognize Louis Riel Day, Hundreds of Students in Attendance
Hundreds of students were at Shell Place learning more about Mtis culture. The McMurray Mtis held a celebration on Friday commemorating the life of Louis Riel who was executed in 1885 for defending th...
Nov 15, 2019
Environment Canada Issues Freezing Rain Warning For RMWB
You’ll soon want to be extra careful on the roads and sidewalks. Environment Canada is issuing a freezing rain warning for the RMWB as showers are expected to hit the region on Friday. The weath...
Nov 15, 2019
Festivities Planned Ahead of Hometown Hockey in Fort McMurray
Rogers Hometown Hockey is bringing with it a weekend full of festivities in Fort McMurray. The event will feature multiple hockey-themed activities at MacDonald Island Park including a community hocke...
Nov 15, 2019
3rd Annual Controlled Chaos Campout Taking Place This Weekend
Multiple mushers and sled dogs will be braving the elements this weekend for a good cause. Team Controlled Chaos will be camping out at Heritage Village raising funds for their rescue dogs and the Aut...
Nov 14, 2019
Fort McMurray Man Wins $125K in LOTTO Max Draw
A Fort McMurray man’s wallet is much heavier after winning a large sum of money. Lloyd Sinnicks recently won $125,882 through the LOTTO Max draw on October 1. “I checked my ticket several ...
Nov 14, 2019
Food Bank Looking For Volunteers For Annual Food Drive
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is calling out for volunteers as their biggest fundraiser fast approaches. The annual Syncrude Food Drive is being held from November 29 to December 1 with multiple stores a...
Nov 14, 2019
United Way Names New Executive Director
The United Way of Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo is naming their new Executive Director. Timothy Troy was announced as the new ED on Wednesday, replacing Cecilia Mutch who’s leaving the organization...
Nov 14, 2019
