Category Archives: News-CFVR
Extreme Cold Warning Issued For Wood Buffalo
You might want to make sure you wear your winter jacket over the next couple of days. Environment Canada is issuing an extreme cold warning for Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. The weather agency ...
Jan 07, 2020
President of YMM Airport Authority Named Vice-Chair of National Board
The President and CEO of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority is taking on a leadership role with a National committee. RJ Steenstra has been elected as the new Vice-Chair of the Canadian Airports Coun...
Jan 07, 2020
New Report Shows Benefits Of Being Involved In Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta has released a report on what girls need to ensure they are ready to succeed in leadership roles. The non-profit announced the results from their “Stronger, Bolder...
Jan 06, 2020
Yao Hoping For Big Turnout At Fair Deal Panel Town Hall
Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel is making its way to the RMWB. The panel – which features Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao, is consulting Albertans on how to secure a fair deal for the pr...
Jan 06, 2020
SOS Expanding Mental Health Services Following Closure of Borealis Counselling
Some Other Solutions is expanding their mental health services. The organization is planning to keep more of their clients in-house after Borealis Counselling closed its doors late last year. In previ...
Jan 06, 2020
Two Local Firefighters Helping Fight Australian Bush Fires
Many Canadian firefighters are in Australia helping fight the massive bush fires – including some from Wood Buffalo. One local firefighter is currently there while another is on route to arrive ...
Jan 06, 2020
Syncrude Aquatic Centre Named One Of Canada’s Top Pools
The pool at MacDonald Island Park is being named one of the best in Canada. To end 2019, Chatelaine Magazine picked the 12 best pools from across the country with the Syncrude Aquatic Centre making th...
Jan 06, 2020
Syncrude Aquatic Centre Named One Of Canada’s Top Pools
The pool at MacDonald Island Park is being named one of the best in Canada. To end 2019, Chatelaine Magazine picked the 12 best pools from across the country with the Syncrude Aquatic Centre making th...
Jan 06, 2020
Local Aussie Raising Funds To Help Combat Australian Bush Fires
An Australian Fort McMurrayite is looking to lend a helping hand to his homeland. Local business owner Ben Annetts recently started a GoFundMe page, seeking local donations to put towards fighting the...
Jan 05, 2020
Police Arrest Pair After Finding Stolen Property During Traffic Stop
Police have located stolen property following a traffic stop last month. On December 10, around 10:30 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Wood Buffalo Crime Reduction Unit conducted the stop. The vehicle ...
Jan 04, 2020
