Category Archives: News-CFVR
Feds Extending Business Wage Subsidy Program
The federal government is extending its Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday they will provide salary support for eligible companies for an addition...
May 15, 2020
RMWB Reopening Certain Parks and Outdoor Recreation Spaces
The municipality is starting to reopen parks and outdoor recreation spaces across the region. As part of the province’s relaunch strategy, residents can once again use green spaces in municipal ...
May 15, 2020
Businesses Being Reminded To Reopen Safely, Online Portal Set Up For Recovery Information
Businesses reopening are being reminded to do so carefully and safely. Stage One of the province’s plan to restart the economy got underway on Thursday with many across the RMWB jumping at the o...
May 15, 2020
Residents May Experience Higher Level of Chlorine in Water as RMWB Disinfects Water System
You may notice a distinct smell of chlorine in your water starting next week. The RMWB is flushing a higher than normal concentration of chlorine through the water distribution system for approximatel...
May 14, 2020
One New COVID-19 Case in RMWB Outside of Fort McMurray
One person living in the rural area of Wood Buffalo has contracted COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 50 new cases across the province –...
May 14, 2020
Fort McMurray Man Killed in Car Accident Near Redwater
A 46-year-old Fort McMurray man has passed away after being in a car accident near Redwater. On Wednesday, two vehicles collided on Highway 28 sending all six people involved to the hospital. One vehi...
May 14, 2020
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Donating Funds To RMWB
The RMWB is receiving funds from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in response to COVID-19. The FCM is providing the donation through their Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations w...
May 14, 2020
Snowbirds to Fly Over Fort McMurray for Operation Inspiration Tour
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to fly over Fort McMurray Friday Morning. The flight is part of their Operation INSPIRATION where they thank Canadians for staying home and doing their part to he...
May 14, 2020
Canada Post Setting Up Temporary Facility After Flood, Starting More Deliveries to Impacted Areas
A temporary Canada Post facility is being set up to replace the ones affected by the flood. Residents who had mail boxes at 101-19 Reidel Street, Clearwater Sobeys and River City Shoppers Drug Mart wi...
May 14, 2020
Province Moving Forward With Stage One Of Restarting The Economy
Stage One of the province’s plan to restart the economy is moving forward as planned. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Wednesday certain businesses and services would be allowed to reopen start...
May 13, 2020
