Category Archives: News-CFVR
Syncrude Celebrates Three Billionth Barrel of Oil Produced
Syncrude is celebrating a big milestone at their operations north of Fort McMurray. The oil company was able to produce their three billionth barrel of oil earlier in October. They are the first compa...
Oct 29, 2019
Municipality Creating ‘Reconciliation Advisory Circle’
The municipality is developing a new way of moving forward with the reconciliation process with our Indigenous population. They are creating a Reconciliation Advisory Circle which will bring Indigenou...
Oct 28, 2019
Wood Buffalo School Districts’ Drop Out, Graduation Rates Improving
The drop out rate in the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Districts continues to be well below the provincial average. Earlier this month, the province released their Accountability Pillar res...
Oct 28, 2019
Father Merc’s Haunted House Raising Funds For Santas Anonymous Program
You’re getting a chance to face some of your deepest fears to help raise money for a good cause. Father Mercredi is putting on their annual Haunted House this week with proceeds going towards th...
Oct 28, 2019
Snow Causing Slippery Conditions Across Wood Buffalo
You’re being reminded to drive with extra caution on the roads. The community was hit with some snow on Sunday causing slippery conditions. Traffic was at a standstill yesterday on Highway 63 ar...
Oct 28, 2019
Syncrude Donates Over $2.3 Million To United Way’s Community Campaign
The United Way of Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo is getting a big boost from Syncrude. The oil company announced Thursday that they are donating $2,333,400 toward the non-profit's community campaign. That...
Oct 27, 2019
24-Year-Old Facing Multiple Firearm-Related Charges in Fort Chipewyan
A 24-year-old man is facing multiple firearm related charges. On Friday, Fort Chipewyan RCMP were called to a home around Allison Bay in the rural hamlet. Due to the nature of the call, police set up ...
Oct 25, 2019
RCMP Recover Multiple Stolen Vehicles, Four Arrested
Multiple stolen vehicles are now in the process of being returned to their owners. Wood Buffalo RCMP – along with Police Dog Services, RCMP Air Services, and Lac La Biche RCMP – were in Co...
Oct 25, 2019
Council Committing To Moving Forward With Moccasin Flats Reconciliation
Members of Wood Buffalo’s council are committing to ensure the past events at Moccasin Flats are recognized. In the late 1970's early 1980's, Indigenous residents were forced from their home alo...
Oct 25, 2019
Centre of Hope Raising $5M For Much Needed Rebuild
A campaign is being started to help the Centre of Hope get a much needed update. The organization’s Board of Directors is looking to raise around $5 million to help rebuild the downtown building...
Oct 25, 2019
