Category Archives: News-CFVR
Damage Assessment Begins on Crucial Resources
The Municipality is beginning its multi pillared recovery plan for downtown. Five damage assessment teams are being deployed to inspect commercial properties that were not in the direct flood-zone. Me...
May 01, 2020
Scott: Little Flooding Still Possible, Worst Has Come and Gone
The worst of the flood appears to have come and gone. That’s according to Mayor Don Scott who notes the we’re nearly at the point where we can start to focus on the clean up. Scott says th...
May 01, 2020
Evacuation Order Lifted for Select Areas
As of 2:00 Friday, many of the 13,000 residents who were evacuated will be allowed to return home. The mandatory evacuation order will be lifted for: MacDonald Island All downtown streets northwest Ri...
May 01, 2020
Federal Government Bans Over 1,500 Models and Variants of Assault-Style Firearms
The federal government is banning over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the ban on Friday as a way to combat gun violence. Canadians wonR...
May 01, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases in Wood Buffalo, 16 Active Cases in Fort McMurray
There are no new cases of COVID-19 in Wood Buffalo. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Thursday 190 new cases across the province – raising the tota...
Apr 30, 2020
Water Levels and Ice Jam Continuing To Decrease, RMWB Committed To Continuing Development in Waterways
The water levels on the rivers continue to decrease. The RMWB held a virtual town hall on Thursday where they answered questions from the public while also giving an update on the flood. Scott Davis, ...
Apr 30, 2020
CNRL Experiencing Separate COVID-19 Cases
Two contractors with Canadian Natural Resources have tested positive for COVID-19. Company Spokesperson Julie Woo says these individuals worked on separate sites. It’s believed they weren’...
Apr 30, 2020
Hamper Packing Centre Approved by Alberta Health Services
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is one step closer to getting up and running again. Because of the flood, they were forced to close their doors. Earlier this week they secured a donation centre and a place...
Apr 30, 2020
Province Announces Plans To Re-Open Economy, Immediately Relaxing Certain Measures
The provincial government is introducing their plan to re-open the economy. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Thursday a three-stage approach which will allow businesses to open and recreational activ...
Apr 30, 2020
Opening of Willow Square Possibly Delayed From Flood
The opening of the Willow Square Continuing Care Facility is potentially being delayed due to the flood. A spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure says the parkade level of the building is currently f...
Apr 30, 2020
