Category Archives: News-CFVR
Badminton Olympic Qualifier Being Held in Fort McMurray
An international badminton tournament is coming to Wood Buffalo. Badminton Canada will be hosting the YONEX Canadian International Challenge 2020 at MacDonald Island Park from March 31 to April 5. Pla...
Feb 28, 2020
Province Granted Time To Review Prosper’s Rigel Project, Fort McKay First Nation Pleased With Court’s Decision
The Alberta Court of Appeal is giving the provincial government time to review Prosper Petroleum’s Rigel project. The GoA was granted a stay of order on Wednesday after Alberta’s Court of ...
Feb 27, 2020
Province Granted Time To Review Prosper’s Rigel Project, Fort McKay First Nation Pleased With Court’s Decision
The Alberta Court of Appeal is giving the provincial government time to review Prosper Petroleum’s Rigel project. The GoA was granted a stay of order on Wednesday after Alberta’s Court of ...
Feb 27, 2020
Environment Canada Issues Freezing Rain Warning For RMWB
You’ll want to be extra careful on the roads tonight and tomorrow. Environment Canada is issuing a freezing rain warning for the RMWB. Showers are expected to hit the region Thursday evening and...
Feb 27, 2020
Six Métis Communities Forming Alberta Métis Federation, Planning To Leave Métis Nation of Alberta Association
Six Mtis communities are planning to separate from the Mtis Nation of Alberta Association and form their own coalition. The Fort McKay Mtis Nation, the Willow Lake Mtis Nation, the Chard Mtis Communit...
Feb 27, 2020
Intl Writing Festival Bringing Notable Authors To Wood Buffalo
A number of well-known writers are coming to Wood Buffalo for an international festival. The event, called Western Perceptions,” will take place next month and will give readers a chance to meet...
Feb 27, 2020
RES Starting Controlled Burns In Waterways Area
Controlled burns are taking place in the Waterways area. Regional Emergency Services will be clearing up potential fuel for wildfires which has been accumulating over the winter. Residents may see smo...
Feb 26, 2020
Federal Minister of Natural Resources Talks Teck, Supporting Region During Wood Buffalo Visit
The Federal Minister of Natural Resources paid a visit to Wood Buffalo on Wednesday. Seamus O’Regan met with members of Wood Buffalo council where they discussed the needs of the region moving f...
Feb 26, 2020
Council Recommending Province Review Taxation Incentives For Businesses Who Employ Outside of Alberta
A request is being sent to the provincial government to review taxation benefits to industry and businesses who employ from outside of Alberta. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved ...
Feb 25, 2020
Local Métis, First Nation Leaders React To Teck’s Decision Regarding Frontier Project
Teck Resources’ decision to withdraw its Frontier application isn’t sitting too well with multiple local Indigenous groups. The oil company announced on Sunday they were moving away from t...
Feb 25, 2020
