Category Archives: News-CFVR
Five COVID-19 Cases Linked To CNRL’s Horizon Work Camp, Two Additional Recoveries in Fort McMurray
An outbreak of COVID-19 is being declared at Canadian Natural Resources’ Horizon work camp north of Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wedn...
May 13, 2020
Five COVID-19 Cases Linked To CNRL’s Horizon Work Camp, Two Additional Recoveries in Fort McMurray
An outbreak of COVID-19 is being declared at Canadian Natural Resources’ Horizon work camp north of Fort McMurray. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Wedn...
May 13, 2020
Province Fixing Potholes on Highway 63, Repaving Section of Road
Potholes on Highway 63 are set to be repared during this construction season. The provincial government is providing $60 million to fix these craters across Alberta and MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buff...
May 13, 2020
Sustainival Canceling Stop in Fort McMurray Due To COVID-19
The world’s first green carnival won’t be returning to Fort McMurray in 2020. Sustainival is canceling its stops in Fort McMurray and Edmonton this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ̶...
May 13, 2020
RMWB Lowering Water Bills For Households Impacted By Boil Water Advisory
The RMWB is lowering water bills for those under the boil water advisory. Wood Buffalo council approved the reduction at their meeting on Tuesday, which is expected to cost the municipality $2.4 milli...
May 13, 2020
GoA Providing Additional Mental Health Supports For People Impacted By Flood
Additional mental health supports for residents who have been affected by the flooding are on the way. The provincial government announced on Monday is providing $500,000 to Alberta Health Services to...
May 13, 2020
RMWB Reducing Property Taxes For Households and Businesses
The RMWB is lowering propery taxes for the average household and business across the RMWB. Wood Buffalo council approved the decrease on Tuesday. Those living in Fort McMurray will pay, on average, 13...
May 12, 2020
No New Cases of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray, Over 75 Per Cent Of Cases in Alberta Have Recovered
There are no new cases of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray for an 11th straight day. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Tuesday 45 new cases across the province - none...
May 12, 2020
RMWB Hosting Flood Recovery Town Hall
Questions will be answered Thursday night at a virtual town hall focusing on the flood. Residents are invited to stream the meeting online or phone in to hear an update on recovery efforts. Mayor Don ...
May 12, 2020
Province Closely Monitoring COVID-19 Spread in Fort McMurray After Flood
The province is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in Fort McMurray after the recent flood. Measures against the virus, such as being two metres away from each other and a limit on gatherings, ...
May 12, 2020
