Category Archives: News-CFVR
A Wood Buffalo Provincial Park Among 20 Full and Partial Closures Across Alberta
A provincial park south of Fort McMurray is being permanently closed. The government of Alberta announced on Tuesday they were fully or partially closing 20 parks and recreational areas across the pro...
Mar 03, 2020
RCMP Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect
Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery. Around 4 p.m. on February 29, a man entered a business in Thickwood and demanded cash, threa...
Mar 03, 2020
Multiple Groups Looking To Find Solution To Condo Insurance Increase
Multiple organizations are looking to find a solution to the rising cost of condo insurance across the province. Condo boards across the community have been forced to pay more for less coverage since ...
Mar 03, 2020
Local Man Raises $6K For Waypoints By Walking Across Sahara Desert
Waypoints is receiving over $6,000 from a local man after walking across the Sahara Desert. Julio Florez was one 120 Canadians who traveled to Morocco as part of the Royal Lepage Shelter Foundation. E...
Mar 03, 2020
Coronavirus Risk Remains Low in Alberta, Chances High It Will Come To Province
The risk of coronavirus across the province continues to remain low. That’s according to Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, who notes there are still no cases of...
Mar 02, 2020
Federal Agency Looking For Public Input on Proposed Suncor Extension Project
You’re getting a chance to share your thoughts on a proposed project north of Fort McMurray. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is looking for public and Indigenous feedback on Suncor Energy...
Mar 02, 2020
Province Providing $100M In Attempt To Reduce Orphan Wells, Create Around 500 Jobs
The provincial government is providing a loan to the Orphan Well Association. The GoA announced on Monday they were giving the organization $100 million in an attempt to reduce the number of vacant we...
Mar 02, 2020
Public and Catholic School Divisions Express Concerns and Optimism Over Provincial Budget
The Fort McMurray Catholic and public school divisions are reviewing the provincial budget to see what funding will look like moving forward. The GoA released its budget on Thursday highlighting poten...
Mar 02, 2020
Work at Willow Square, NLRHC Only Local Projects Getting Funds Through Provincial Budget
Two infrastructure projects in Fort McMurray are getting funds through the provincial government’s budget. The GoA released its budget on Thursday highlighting their plan to create jobs and cont...
Feb 28, 2020
Auspice: Oilsands Have Positive Future Despite Teck Decision
The decision by Teck Resources to withdraw its Frontier application isn’t a sign of bad times to come for the oilsands. That’s according to Tim Pickering, CIO of Auspice Capital, who belie...
Feb 28, 2020
